4 instances when cricketers challenged ICC's political guidelines
1. Andy Flower and Henry Olonga
Olonga and Andy Flower decided to use the tournament to draw attention to the atrocities committed by then-Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe. They wore black armbands during Zimbabwe’s matches in the tournament.
2. Moeen Ali
In 2014, during a Test match between England and India, the host nation’s cricketer Moeen Ali decided to openly show his support for Palestine during the Gaza conflict and wore “Save Gaza” and “Free Palestine” wristbands
3. Usman Khawaja
During the Pakistan vs. Australia series, Usman Khawaja's attempt to display pro-Palestine messages on his shoes was halted by the ICC. Despite complying, he concealed the messages with tape, choosing a black armband in solidarity with Palestine, as confirmed by Australia captain Pat Cummins
4. MS Dhoni
In 2019, during the World Cup, MS Dhoni and the Indian team honored the Pulwama terror attack victims by wearing special caps. Dhoni, as captain, showed his love for the armed forces
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