Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja announced his retirement from international cricket, using his final press conference to detail experiences of racial stereotyping and unequal treatment. Khawaja, Australia's first Muslim Test player, stated that criticism during the Ashes series focused on his character, labeling him lazy and uncommitted, unlike how teammates with similar injuries were treated. He challenged the media and former players, asserting that scrutiny over his preparation and lifestyle choices crossed a line, particularly after a golf incident preceding a Test match.