Archive · 26 Jun 2025
Khawaja Boycotts Radio Over Journalist Sacking; West Indies Dominate
Cricket player Usman Khawaja is standing up for a journalist, Peter Lalor, who got fired from his job at a radio station.
The journalist was let go because of his posts about Palestine.
Khawaja refused to do an interview with the radio station to show his support for Lalor, because he believes the firing was unfair and about standing up for what is right.
In the meantime, in the cricket game between West Indies and Australia, bowler Shamar Joseph did very well, and Australia didn't score many runs.
The West Indies are now playing and have lost some wickets.
Usman Khawaja refused an interview with SEN Radio after the station fired journalist Peter Lalor for pro-Palestine posts.
Khawaja supported Lalor, stating his dismissal was unfair and about justice.
Shamar Joseph had a strong performance in the West Indies-Australia Test match, taking 4 wickets for 46 runs.
Australia was bowled out for 180, their lowest first innings score against West Indies.
The West Indies ended the day at 57-4 in response, with Brandon King unbeaten on 23.
- Who
- Usman Khawaja, Peter Lalor, SEN Radio, and the West Indies and Australian cricket teams.
- What
- Usman Khawaja refused to be interviewed by SEN Radio in protest.
- When
- After Day 1 of the West Indies vs. Australia Test.
- Where
- Barbados (Kensington Oval)
- Why
- To protest SEN Radio's firing of Peter Lalor for supporting Palestine.
Usman Khawaja's Perspective
SEN Radio's Perspective
Motivation
Usman Khawaja's Perspective
Supports justice and human rights for the people of Gaza.
SEN Radio's Perspective
SEN Radio's actions were not in line with those values.
View on Lalor's Sacking
Usman Khawaja's Perspective
Sacked journalist Peter Lalor deserved better treatment.
SEN Radio's Perspective
SEN Radio viewed Lalor's actions as cause for termination.
- Event
- West Indies vs. Australia Test
- Athlete (Australia)
- Usman Khawaja
- Athlete (West Indies)
- Shamar Joseph
- Controversy
- SEN Radio firing journalist Peter Lalor
- Australia 1st Innings Score
- 180
- West Indies Score (End Day 1)
- 57-4
Sources
Usman Khawaja Refuses Radio Interview In Protest Against Journalist's Sacking Over Gaza Posts: Report
Shamar Joseph's Peach Delivery Dismisses Beau Webster, Video Goes Viral
Usman Khawaja boycotts Australian radio station over sacking of journalist supporting Palestine: 'He is a man of principle'
