Khawaja alleges racial abuse by MCC member
· Sports · BBC Sport, Times of India, ESPNCricinfo
Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has alleged he was racially abused by a Marylebone Cricket Club member during the 2023 Ashes Test at Lord's. In his newly released autobiography, Khawaja described MCC members as acting like a pack of dogs during the volatile lunch break following Jonny Bairstow's controversial dismissal. Television footage from the match showed Khawaja and David Warner involved in clashes with spectators in the Long Room, leading the MCC to suspend three members for inappropriate behavior. Khawaja stated that after he told one spectator not to shout at him, another individual subjected him to racial abuse and attempted to trip him on the stairs. The 39-year-old retired from international cricket in January after scoring 6,229 runs in 88 Tests.
Why it matters
The allegations reignite scrutiny over member behavior and crowd control protocols at historic cricket venues like Lord's.
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