Fans Removed From Perth Stadium After Displaying ‘Pro-Palestine’ Banner With Message Similar to Usman Khawaja’s Shoes During AUS vs PAK 1st Test
Earlier, the ICC had asked Usman Khawaja to not wear the shoes which had the 'All lives are equal' and 'freedom is a human right' messages on them. He then played the AUS vs PAK 1st Test by putting a tape on those messages on his shoes and wearing a black armband, seeking to fight the ICC ban.
Some fans watching Australia vs Pakistan 1st Test on Day 4 were removed from the Perth Stadium after they had held out a banner that had a message similar to what Usman Khawaja had on his shoes before they were banned by the ICC. Khawaja wore shoes that had the messages, "Freedom is a human right" and "All lives are equal" as he showed solidarity with the victims of the war between Israel and Palestine. Several reports have also stated that the fans, who were ousted, chanted 'Pro Palestine slogans'. The security removed the banner before escorting the fans out of the stadium. AUS vs PAK 1st Test 2023: Australia Crush Pakistan by 360 Runs Inside Four Days; Nathan Lyon Achieves 500-Wicket Landmark.
Fans Removed from Perth Stadium for Displaying 'Pro Palestine' Banner
A banner bearing the same message Usman Khawaja had written on his shoes has been taken down by security during the first Test between Australia and Pakistan in Perth. Fans were also escorted out of the stadium #AUSvPAK #Cricket pic.twitter.com/Fe3HcuiYu5
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) December 17, 2023
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