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Gaza, Australia and Usman Khawaja

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 · 16h

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’.

Middle East Eye · 1h

Cricket journalist axed over Gaza views on social media, sparking backlash

Australian radio station SEN said it had parted ways with Peter Lalor, claiming his social media posts made 'Jewish people unsafe'

Newspoint on MSN · 14h

'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.

Live Mint on MSN · 3h

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 left-handed opener scored 7172 runs including 16 hundreds.

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ABP Live on MSN · 13h

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 Sutherland win the big ones. 13 awards were handed out, with two of them being the joint-winners. The BBL and WBBL awards were shared by Cooper Connolly & Glenn Maxwell; and Jess Jonassen & Ellyse Perry respectively.

ESPN · 1d

Head and Sutherland take top Australia awards

While Head was a favourite for the top men's prize, also claiming the one-day international player award, Sutherland was third in the one-day voting and a distant sixth for the women's T20I international award.

WION on MSN · 12h

Travis Head, Annabel Sutherland win top Cricket Australia awards

Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head have claimed top honors at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne, with Sutherland winning the Belinda Clark Award and Head securing the Allan Border Medal.

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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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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 in Australia. What began as casual games in the park soon turned into a ...

Josh Inglis Might Be Primed To Become Australia’s Next Star Batter In Test Cricket

Josh Inglis could be Australia's next great batter and possibly a future Test captain after starting his Test career in style ...

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Eagles ‘likely’ to play in first NFL game in Australia, report says

The Eagles have marketing rights in both Australia and New Zealand and could face off against the Los Angeles Rams in in ...

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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.

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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 ...

The five ways England can close the gap on Australia for 2027 Women’s Ashes

ECB have confirmed they will be conducting post-series review after Heather Knight’s side suffered 16-0 Ashes whitewash ...

Josh Inglis: How centurion became one of Australia’s best players of spin bowling and what it means for Ashes

Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. It’s the famous Muhammad Ali quote that sums up Josh Inglis’ batting against spin, ...

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