Australian batsman banned from using peace sign

Dubai (94 news) International Cricket Council (ICC) banned Australian batsman Usman Khawaja from using the Fakhta symbol on his shoes and writing in favor of Palestine on his bat.

According to foreign news agencies, during a practice session before the second Test match with Pakistan, Usman Khawaja was also seen practicing with a reference to Article One of the World Organization of Human Rights on his bat and a peace sign on his shoes.

According to the Australian media, Usman Khawaja also held several meetings with Cricket Australia in connection with using the Fakhta sign on the bat and the peace symbol on the shoes in favor of Palestine in the second Test match against Pakistan.

However, according to Australian media reports, the ICC on Sunday refused to allow Usman Khawaja to use writing on the bat and the peace symbol Fakhta on his boots. There was no immediate comment from the ICC.