Usman Khawaja Retires From Cricket, Discusses Identity, Islamophobia, and Palestine Stance
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Usman Khawaja Retires From Cricket, Discusses Identity, Islamophobia, and Palestine Stance

Veteran Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja announced his retirement, using his final press conference to discuss his identity as a Muslim from Pakistan. He spoke about facing Islamophobia and clarified his stance on Palestine, stating he does not want to be represented by extremist political groups. Khawaja, who became the first Muslim and Pakistan-born player for Australia, expressed pride in his journey and hoped to inspire diverse young athletes.

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