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Usman Khawaja, Gaza and Australia

Cricket-Australia's Khawaja backs dumped journalist over Gaza stance

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has condemned a radio station's decision to drop cricket journalist Peter Lalor from its coverage of the Sri Lanka test series over social media posts related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Firstpost · 14h

Australia's SEN Radio sacks cricket journalist for showing support for Palestine; Usman Khawaja speaks in support

SEN radio sacked cricket writer and commentator Peter Lalor during Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka due to his social media activity supporting Palestine and resharing posts that accuse Israel of ‘genocide’.

Newspoint on MSN · 12h

'Standing up for the people of Gaza is not anti-Semitic'- Usman Khawaja on sacking of Australian journalist Peter Lalor

There have been many instances where sportsman have displayed their political ideologies and have also got into trouble. These instances have taken place in the cricketing world as well which has caused some major controversies in the players and sports personalities who had chosen to involve themselves in these political events.

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Hosted on MSN · 8h

Cricket-Former Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne to retire after second Australia test

Former Sri Lanka test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne will retire from the format after his 100th match, the final test of Sri Lanka's two-test series against Australia in Galle on Thursday. Karunaratne made his Test debut at the Galle international Stadium in 2012 against New Zealand.

Associated Press · 4d

Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia’s 654 in 1st cricket test

Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.

ESPN · 1d

Lyon: Australia 'not there yet' in journey to greatness

The visitors secured a huge victory in the opening Test against Sri Lanka but there are some key achievements Lyon still wants to tick off | ESPN.com

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Born in India, made in Australia: How Lisa Sthalekar defied the odds to become a cricket legend

Abandoned in a dustbin outside a Pune orphanage at birth, she was adopted by an American couple, given a new name, and raised ...

Sri Lanka Vs Australia, 2nd Test Live Streaming: When, Where To Watch SL Vs AUS Match

Sri Lanka will face Australia in the second Test match of the bilateral series in Galle starting on Thursday. Here are the ...

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From 'rough trot' to top dog: Head crowned Australia's MVP

Four years after being dumped from the Australian team during a bleak period with the bat, Travis Head has risen to the top ...

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Dimuth Karunaratne to retire from international cricket in Galle after ‘milestone’ Test against Australia

Dimuth Karunaratne will play his 100th Test match against Australia in Galle, starting on February 6. So far in 99 Tests, the ...

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Gill says World Cup triumph, not Australia loss, defines India

Reigning T20 World Cup champions India have been in top form across all formats, vice-captain Shubman Gill said on Tuesday, dismissing his side's test defeat in Australia as a one-off.

ABP Live on MSN11h

Cricket Australia Awards 2025: Complete List Of Winners

Cricket Australia conducted it's annual Awards ceremony, as the 2025 edition saw the likes of Travis Head and Annabel ...

Australia routs Sri Lanka to hand hosts their biggest loss in test cricket

Australia wrapped up the first test against Sri Lanka with a session and a day to spare, handing the hosts their biggest ...

Sri Lanka Opener Dimuth Karunaratne To Retire After 2nd Test Against Australia

After their series with Australia concludes, Sri Lanka are only due to play two more Tests before May 2026. Karunaratne ...

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Cricket journalist Peter Lalor axed by SEN radio network in middle of Sri Lanka Test over pro-Palestine social media posts

A cricket journalist and broadcaster has been dumped in the middle of the Sri Lanka Test series by his employer over the ...

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