Last year, SEN Radio sacked senior journalist Peter Lalor over tweets that expressed solidarity with Palestinians.
Usman Khawaja, in response, refused to do an interview with SEN in solidarity with Lalor.
As Khawaja announces his retirement from cricket, he leaves behind a legacy that goes far beyond his numbers.
Khawaja was a bloody good cricketer. He won't be ranked among the greats of all time.
But he's been a much better role model than most of our cricketing gods could ever be.
In his retirement press conference, he speaks about the importance of speaking out on issues outside of cricket.
He reiterated his support for Palestine, and called out politicians for sowing hate and Islamophobia.
Sadly, we don't make cricketers like that anymore.
You'll be missed Uzzie. At a time most cricketers prefer to stay quiet, worry about endorsements and shy away from controversies, you walked the talk.
At a time most of our cricketers towed the line of the government, you spoke up even if it meant it made you unpopular in some sections.
On field, you were brilliant. Off the field, you were even better. Happy retirement, Usman Khawaja, you'll be missed ❤️