Khawaja had his daughters’ names on his shoes

Khawaja had his daughters’ names on his shoes, after the International Cricket Council (ICC) charged him for wearing a black armband in support of civilians in Gaza during the first Test.

The 37-year-old was denied permission to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his bat and shoes during the second Test.Under ICC regulations, players cannot display messages of political, religious or racial causes during international matches.

Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley said it had supported Khawaja’s bid to wear the dove symbol, describing him as “passionate about human rights”.

“The ICC has its regulations and they are there for good reason so we have to respect those,” Hockley said.”But I think the main way we deal with this is through good communication and working together.

“Khawaja, who is Muslim, has said his message is a “humanitarian appeal” and not a political statement.