Usman Khawaja, an Australian cricket player, intends to wear shoes with statements on them during the Test match between Pakistan and Australia in Perth to demonstrate his support for the Palestinian people. Scroll down to read Cricketer Usman Khawaja To Show Support For Gaza.
Cricketer Usman Khawaja To Show Support For Gaza
In advance of the first Test match, the Australian cricket team trained on Tuesday. Images of Khawaja’s sneakers with the slogans “All lives are equal” and “Freedom is a human right” surfaced. Since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, Israeli forces have retaliated by attacking Gaza.
After that, the cricket player told the Sydney Morning Herald that he intended to wear the sneakers on the first day of the first Test in Perth. Before the final game in Sydney, the two teams will play the second Test in Melbourne.
The batter has expressed his opinions on social media by sharing a few posts regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
It remains to be determined if the International Cricket Committee’s rules regarding political propaganda during matches are violated by the message on his shoes.
Australia, which won its sixth World Cup title last month after defeating India in the final, will be playing its first series at home.
A supporter of Palestine who had hopped over the fences and raced towards Virat Kohli disrupted the World Cup final between Australia and India.
In addition, Pakistan will play under new skipper Shan Masood as they attempt to win their first series Down Under since 1995, while David Warner will play his final Test matches for Australia during this series.
Following Babar Azam’s resignation as captain of all formats of the game due to Pakistan’s dismal performance at the just concluded Cricket World Cup in India, Masood assumed leadership in the longest format of the sport.
What’s happening in Gaza?
Two months after hostilities intensified, Gaza is experiencing a humanitarian crisis. A reduction in resources has caused 1.8 million people to flee their homes. We worry that the suffering of the civilian population will worsen now that hostilities have resumed.
People who live under the shadow of battle will notice that the nights grow especially gloomy when the cold sets in. Hypothermia is a serious risk when there is damage to dwellings and other infrastructure, as well as when fuel and electricity are scarce.
Now is a crucial moment. Every emergency is made more difficult by the winter. Inclement weather can make roadways dangerous, making it more difficult to get help for those who need it.
As the winter months approach, these are all realities that individuals must deal with. Hisham Mhanna, a colleague of the ICRC in Gaza, states:
“Those who are in shelters are saturated with rain because they lack infrastructure.
Some are even without a place to stay. In the north, some individuals light a fire using the remnants of their furniture.
Some folks merely consume three tomatoes for their daily diet. Many children are falling ill, and a large number of them lack appropriate winter clothing, particularly those who had to leave early in the summer before the weather got this terrible.”
Hospitals are also experiencing tragedies as a result of fuel shortages, which are causing serious damage or even the hospitals’ complete shutdown.
Medical professionals and relief workers are putting their lives in danger to help patients who are dying. More than ever, access that is rapid, unhindered, safe, and able to administer help and save lives is required.
Kids are suffering the most. A generation has grown up only hearing about barricaded areas, the horrors of war, and terrible legacies.
