Sydney ( The COW News Digital) Australian opener Usman Khawaja has once again taken a bold stand on humanitarian issues, announcing that he will address the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza in the Australian Parliament.
In a statement shared on his official Instagram account, Khawaja revealed that he will be speaking at Parliament tomorrow, highlighting not only the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza but also the rising concerns of gambling in sports across the country.
The Pakistan-born cricketer emphasized that silence is no longer an option in the face of human tragedy. “We, as Australians and as human beings, need to stand up for what is right. Innocent children are being killed and left starving. We have spoken enough—it is now time to act,” Khawaja wrote.
Khawaja has previously used his platform to draw attention to the plight of Palestinians, wearing protest messages on his shoes during international matches—an act that led to debates within cricketing circles but earned him praise from humanitarian groups worldwide. His latest move to raise the issue directly in Parliament underlines his determination to bring global awareness to the crisis in Gaza.
Alongside his stance on Palestine, Khawaja also plans to address the growing normalization of gambling in sports. He urged the government and sporting bodies to take greater responsibility in shielding young audiences from the influence of betting advertisements that are increasingly embedded in cricket and other sports.
“It is the responsibility of our leaders to prevent gambling from becoming normalized, especially among our youth. We cannot allow profit to come at the expense of the next generation’s well-being,” Khawaja stated.
Human rights groups have applauded his courage, noting that few active international athletes have spoken so openly about Gaza. His decision to take the matter to Parliament could ignite further debate in Australia on the country’s stance towards the Middle East conflict and its responsibility in global humanitarian crises.
Khawaja’s upcoming parliamentary appearance is expected to spark both political and sporting discussions, with fans and analysts praising his willingness to go beyond the boundary line and use his influence for social justice.
