Sports & CultureTimes of India Sports•1 min read•11/10/2026 (1h ago)

'It was like a pack of dogs': Australia's Khawaja recalls racial abuse at Lord's

'It was like a pack of dogs': Australia's Khawaja recalls racial abuse at Lord's
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Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has alleged racial abuse by an MCC member during the 2023 Ashes Test at Lord's in his autobiography. He recalled hostile behaviour from spectators following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal, which led to three MCC members being punished. Khawaja also claimed Australia's entire team knew about the 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering scandal.

Key Takeaways

  • Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has alleged racial abuse by an MCC member during the 2023 Ashes Test at Lord's in his autobiography.
  • He recalled hostile behaviour from spectators following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal, which led to three MCC members being punished.
  • Khawaja also claimed Australia's entire team knew about the 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering scandal.

Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has alleged racial abuse by an MCC member during the 2023 Ashes Test at Lord's in his autobiography. He recalled hostile behaviour from spectators following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal, which led to three MCC members being punished. Khawaja also claimed Australia's entire team knew about the 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering scandal.

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