INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Australia opener Usman Khawaja has been charged by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of civilians in
second Test, starting on 26 December.However, he faces further sanctions if he wears an armband again or makes an on-field statement in
support of Palestinians without the permission of the ICC and Cricket Australia.At least 20,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been reported
ICC regulations, players cannot display messages of political, religious or racial causes during international matches.Khawaja, who is
Test match against Pakistan without seeking the prior approval of Cricket Australia and the ICC to display it, as required in the
red, green and black - the colours of the Palestinian flag.He posted a video message on social media in which he reiterated his support for
2014 England all-rounder Moeen Ali was warned to stop wearing wristbands showing support for Gaza during a Test against India.Khawaja is set
to speak to the media in Melbourne on Friday.Australia lead the three-match series 1-0 before the second Test at the Melbourne Cricket
Ground.Source: BBC-Agencies
