India, Jan. 3 -- Veteran Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie weighed in on Usman Khawaja's retirement press conference, where the left-hander hit back at his critics. Khawaja also spoke candidly about facing racial stereotypes and being treated differently from other Australian players throughout his career.

Gillespie did not question Khawaja for speaking out about the racism he faced, but he also made it clear that he didn't fully agree with everything the Australian opener said during the press conference.

"I'm not questioning the racism that Usman has faced throughout his life," he told ABC Sport.

During the press conference, Khawaja addressed the backlash he faced for playing three days of golf before the Ashes opener in Perth, ...