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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 · 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’.

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.

The Independent · 3d

Sri Lanka vs Australia LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Australia in Sri Lanka 2025

The 50-over World Cup is far older and has been competed for since back in 1975. Australia are the record winners having run out victorious on five occasions (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2015). England took the 2019 crown after a dramatic Ben Stokes-inspired super-over win over New Zealand at Lord's.

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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 ...

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 ...

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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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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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Celebrating Michael Bevan: Australia's Legendary ODI Finisher Joins Cricket Hall of Fame

Michael Bevan, renowned for his mastery in ODI cricket, has been posthumously inducted into Cricket Australia's Hall of Fame.

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Cricket-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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