Khawaja Criticizes ICC for Banning Palestine Armband But Allowing Religious Symbols
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Usman Khawaja posted an Instagram video criticizing alleged ICC double standards for banning his pro-Palestine armband while allowing religious symbols like 'Om' on bats.
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Khawaja was referring to a recent ICC charge against him for wearing a black armband in support of Palestine without permission.
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ICC clothing regulations require approval for personal or political messages; religious symbols like 'Om' are not banned.
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Khawaja previously wanted to wear shoes with "All Lives Are Equal" in Palestinian flag colors, but this was not approved.
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Khawaja has defended his pro-Palestine gestures as "not political" but about equal human rights, though the messages require ICC approval under current rules.