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    Usman Khawaja’s assertion that commentary from journalists and former players about his golf and subsequent back injury before the first Ashes Test carried racist undertones is inflammatory, and in this case, completely wide of the mark.

    Sitting through Khawaja’s 50-minute press conference was an awkward experience on a morning that should have been spent celebrating one of Australia’s great cricket careers.

    Instead, it became a broadside against sections of the media and some former players, framed around double standards and what he described as “racial stereotypes”.

    How Khawaja's retirement presents 'uncomfortable' new challenge for Aussie cricket

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    Khawaja's powerful retirement speech became a huge talking point in cricket before his farewell match in Sydney, just as the veteran Australian batsman had drawn headlines on and off the pitch throughout his 18-year career.

    And in the aftermath of the 50-minute press conference Khawaja continued to prompt debate, with cricket legend Jason Gillespie later questioning his claims of racism being behind some criticism directed at the 39-year-old as recently as this Ashes series.

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  • Reluctant trailblazer Khawaja confronts racial stereotypes before Sydney farewell | Taha Hashim |…

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    The first Muslim to play for Australia has been an inspiration for many in the way he has broken down barriers during his career

    More than half an hour into the press conference, with his retirement from Test cricket confirmed, Usman Khawaja was asked about the role of opening the batting and its relevance in the modern game. He answered with ease, detailing the specific mental challenges of facing the new ball. Minutes later, he was asked how Australia can unite after last month’s terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Again, there was little hesitation before the lengthy reply. He cited the teachings of the prophet Muhammad, politicians who “try to divide and conquer” and closed with his reflections on the tragedy itself. This was no ordinary sporting farewell.

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    Why the ‘toughest job in cricket’ will be even harder for Khawaja’s successors

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    As effortless as Travis Head makes opening the batting look at times, Australia may well only gain a true appreciation of the “toughest job in cricket” now Usman Khawaja has called time on his career.

    When Khawaja’s 51-minute retirement press conference turned to his second Test life as an opener – stroking, sweeping and ultimately stacking up 3412 runs at an imposing average of 48 – he couldn’t help himself.

    “Now batting five to finish my career – how nice,” Khawaja said with a grin. “What a dream … I wake up a bit more relaxed. I can sip my latte [and think], ‘Ah the openers will go out first and I’ll come in later.’

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