Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has alleged he is racially stereotyped and unfairly targeted by media and some within the cricket fraternity due to his identity and outspoken views on politics and the Palestinian cause. He cited criticism over his preparation for the Perth Test as an example. However, former Australian player Jason Gillespie questioned these claims, stating that scrutiny over preparation, like Khawaja's golf outing before the Perth Test, is legitimate and has been applied to other teams as well.