Usman Khawaja's selection in the test squad shows the panel's confidence in his abilities. Racism and politics should be kept out of games.
Sceptics who question his loyalty and beliefs based on his country of birth are not giving him a chance to prove himself and do Australia proud.
On the other hand, the Muslims commentators should not play up his religious background since Usman himself admitted his practise of Islam is light. His assurance of torn loyalties should not be a major hindrance to his performance when Australia plays against Pakistan.
Usman has been raised in Australia and fully integrated into society at large. Traces of his Pakistani origin as scarce and very much diluted over the years. He should be a model to some who find excuses either could not or refuse to adapt to Australian way of life.
This is testimony of Australia's multicultural success.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/cricket/accomplished-calm-elegant--and-a-muslim-in-test-squad-20100622-yvsw.html
http://au.sports.yahoo.com/cricket/news/article/-/7441790/australia-names-muslim-player-test-squad
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