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Sydney: Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja stood up for Palestinians on the Gaza issue, refusing to give an interview to his channel in solidarity with the dismissed journalist.
According to Australian media, Usman Khawaja refused to give an interview to the organization that fired the journalist for speaking in favor of Gaza.
Usman Khawaja refused to give an interview when he saw the microphone of this organization, he also apologized to the journalists who interviewed him.
It should be noted that despite this action, Cricket Australia will not ban Usman Khawaja.
It should be noted that Australian Radio had fired renowned cricket journalist Peter Lawler for speaking in favor of Gaza. In February, journalist Peter Lawler made a statement on social media in favor of the people of Gaza.
Usman Khawaja spoke out in favor of Peter Lawler on social media and criticized his dismissal.
Peter Lawler praised Usman Khawaja for refusing to give an interview, saying that Usman Khawaja is a principled person, and his support was valuable even when he was fired.
Peter Lawler said that he still appreciates his continued support.
It should be noted that Usman Khawaja was scheduled to do a post-match interview with Australian radio on the first day of the first Test match against the West Indies. The first Test match between Australia and the West Indies is underway.
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