Khawaja alleges racial abuse during 2023 Ashes at Lord's
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Usman Khawaja, a retired Australia batter, alleges he experienced racial abuse at Lord's during the 2023 Ashes, specifically being told to "shut up, you P**i." The incident reportedly escalated following a controversial stumping of Jonny Bairstow. Khawaja's claims highlight ongoing discussions about race and behavior in cricket. The England and Wales Cricket Board is expected to investigate the allegations further.
- •Usman Khawaja alleges racial abuse at Lord's during the 2023 Ashes.
- •He claims to have been insulted after a controversial stumping.
- •The incident raises issues of racial discrimination in cricket.
- •The ECB is likely to investigate the claims further.
- 4:15 PMESPNcricinfo — Khawaja alleges racial abuse at Lord's during 2023 Ashes
"Retired Australia batter says he was told to "shut up, you P**i" as tempers flared after controversial Bairstow stumping
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