Usman Khawaja

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Cricketer Usman Khawaja says he's been stopped by security three ... (SBS)

The opening batsman for Australia said he was wearing his cricket kit when stopped at the hotel three times in the past year.

Khawaja made headlines in 2011 when he became the first person of Pakistani heritage, and of the Muslim faith, to represent the Australian men's cricket team. The batsman has been vocal about racial profiling incidents in the past. "I got stopped 3 times last year at our hotel, while in Australian Kit and asked if I was with the Australian Cricket team...

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You get use to it: Usman Khawaja recalls being victim of racial ... (SportsTiger)

In response to a tweet highlighting racial profiling by an Indian journalist in Australia, Khawaja revealed his own ordeals.

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Got Stopped Three Times By Security Last Year: Usman Khawaja ... (msnNOW)

“To all you wonderful security personnel at cricket venues around Australia. This is my fifth summer here. At some point you have to stop jumping on me, ...

Outside edge found as Khawaja goes feeling for the ball (Yardbarker)

Cameron Green bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests as South Africa endured another underwhelming batting performance in the first innings to fold for ...

Cameron Green bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in Tests as South Africa endured another underwhelming batting performance in the first innings to fold for 189. Kagiso Rabada then struggled with his line and lengths against David Warner, but was right on the money against Usman Khawaja who ended up nicking behind. [Follow Yardbarker on MSN to get our exclusive content in your Microsoft News feed](https://www.msn.com/en-us/community/channel/vid-cj9pqbr0vn9in2b6ddcd8sfgpfq6x6utp44fssrv6mc2gtybw0us)

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