Racism in cricket: Jofra Archer's tweets to the 'Monkeygate' scandal, instances that scathed the sport
3 years, 11 months ago

Racism in cricket: Jofra Archer's tweets to the 'Monkeygate' scandal, instances that scathed the sport

India Today  

The incident involving Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah wherein a part of the Australian crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground were found directing racially abusive remarks at the Indian cricketers have brought to light a borderline disgusting phenomenon. Here are some of these distasteful instances when the spirit of cricket was scathed with marks of racism: Jofra Archer falls victim to racial slurs in New Zealand The New Zealand Cricket Team are known as the good guys in cricket but their fans have not synchronised with their players’ behaviour so often. A bit disturbing hearing racial insults today whilst battling to help save my team, the crowd was been amazing this week except for that one guy, @TheBarmyArmy was good as usual also — Jofra Archer November 25, 2019 “Can the guy that was yelling bbc and bc from the scoreboard area today come forward and tell me what those words mean please? — BLACKCAPS November 25, 2019 The Darren Sammy ‘Kalu’ Saga Of what would turn out to be one of the most disturbing disclosure, former West Indies captain and Sunrisers Hyderabad player Darren Sammy opened up about his days in the SRH camp. Slightly similar to the ignorance in the ‘Kalu’ saga that Sammy brought to light, Pakistan’s the then captain Sarfaraz Ahmed’s slur for South African cricketer Andile Phehlukwayo was racist and highly condemned.

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'Rohit or Kohli need to go and tell him, he's disrespecting the game': Australia legend hammers Mohammed Siraj
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Rohit or Kohli need to go and tell him, he's disrespecting the game': Australia legend hammers Mohammed Siraj

Hindustan Times  

Mohammed Siraj has become the subject of intense scrutiny and backlash following his fiery send-off to Australian centurion Travis Head on Day 2 of the second Test at Adelaide Oval. India's Mohammed Siraj, captain Rohit Sharma and teammates celebrate the dismissal of Australia's Travis Head during Day 2 of the second Test Siraj’s actions did not go unnoticed by the …

English cricket comes under fresh fire over racism
2 years, 10 months ago

English cricket comes under fresh fire over racism

Firstpost  

English cricket is back in the firing line over racism in the game after “stereotypical” and “outdated” views were expressed about the reasons for a lack of interest in the game among Britain’s ethnic-minority communities. “In terms of the South Asian community… we’re finding that they do not want to commit necessarily the same time that is necessary to go …

Action plan aims to combat racism in English cricket
3 years ago

Action plan aims to combat racism in English cricket

The Hindu  

English cricket's governing body will create an anti-discrimination unit and conduct a review of dressing-room culture in response to recent revelations about racism in the sport. The England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday released its comprehensive plan to address issues raised by Azeem Rafiq, who testified at a parliamentary hearing about the racism he suffered while playing at Yorkshire. …

Yorkshire row: Azeem Rafiq tells British lawmakers racism institutional in cricket; he felt 'humiliated'
3 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire row: Azeem Rafiq tells British lawmakers racism institutional in cricket; he felt 'humiliated'

Firstpost  

The 30-year-old Rafiq said racism had been commonplace at Yorkshire, one of England’s oldest and most successful clubs Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq fought back tears as he told British lawmakers on Tuesday that racism within English cricket was institutional, recalling the “humiliating treatment” he received at the club. Asked whether racism was institutional in cricket, Rafiq replied “Yes”, saying …

Racism in England cricket: As former teammate and friend, it's hard to see Azeem Rafiq hurting, says Joe Root
3 years, 4 months ago

Racism in England cricket: As former teammate and friend, it's hard to see Azeem Rafiq hurting, says Joe Root

India Today  

England men’s Test team captain Joe Root on Tuesday said that it is hard to see his former Yorkshire teammate Azeem Rafiq ‘hurting’ following his allegations of ‘institutional racism’ at the cricket club. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Root called for English cricket to end all forms of discrimination and said it was hard to see his former Yorkshire team …

Fans Ejected From Ageas Bowl For Hurling Racist Abuse At New Zealand's Players: Report
3 years, 6 months ago

Fans Ejected From Ageas Bowl For Hurling Racist Abuse At New Zealand's Players: Report

ABP News  

The International Council of Cricket have launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse of New Zealand team during the India vs New Zealand WTC Final 2021 at England's Southampton, after two fans were ejected from the Ageas Bowl on day 5 for allegedly hurling racist abuse at some of Kiwi players, ESPNCricinfo reported. This is the second time in …

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket
3 years, 10 months ago

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

The Hindu  

England cricketers - both men and women - will undergo anti-racism training courses this year after a survey revealed that more than one-third of black, Asian and minority ethnic players have faced the prejudice in the game. In the survey, done by the Professional Cricketers' Association, 45 percent of more than 600 respondents claimed that racism had come from a …

Cricket Australia confirms Indian players were racially abused during Sydney Test
3 years, 10 months ago

Cricket Australia confirms Indian players were racially abused during Sydney Test

Firstpost  

CA also cleared the six spectators who were evicted from the ground after the infamous incident that halted play for a while. Melbourne: Cricket Australia on Wednesday confirmed that India pacer Mohammad Siraj was racially abused during the Sydney Test but cleared the six spectators who were evicted from the ground after the infamous incident that halted play for a …

CA confirms Indian players subject to racial abuse - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

CA confirms Indian players subject to racial abuse - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia on Wednesday confirmed India’s players were subjected to racial abuse during the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground but cleared six spectators who were taken from their seats and questioned by police at the ground. CA launched an investigation with New South Wales Police after India fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj complained of hearing racist …

AUS vs IND: Mohammed Siraj has set new standard for calling out racist abuse, feels Nathan Lyon
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND: Mohammed Siraj has set new standard for calling out racist abuse, feels Nathan Lyon

India TV News  

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has set a new standard for calling out poor crowd behaviour, Australia's top off-spinner Nathan Lyon said on Wednesday, describing cricket as a sport for all with no room for racism or abuse of any form. The Indian team had lodged an official complaint with the ICC after a group of spectators at the Sydney Cricket …

India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj has set new standard for calling out racist abuse, says Nathan Lyon
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj has set new standard for calling out racist abuse, says Nathan Lyon

Firstpost  

While fielding at the square-leg boundary during Sydney Test, Mohammed Siraj was allegedly called “monkey” and “brown dog” over two days by some spectators, who were removed by security guards after the matter was reported to the on-field umpires. Brisbane: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has set a new standard for calling out poor crowd behaviour, Australia’s top off-spinner Nathan Lyon …

Sydney Test: Have never seen something like this and to me it was appaling- fan details racist chants on Day 3
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Test: Have never seen something like this and to me it was appaling- fan details racist chants on Day 3

India Today  

The third Test match between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground was marred by a case of racism as a few individuals in the crowd allegedly directed racial slurs at India pacer Mohammed Siraj. A cricket fan, Krishna Kumar, who was present at the stadium on Day 2, 3 and 5 of the Sydney Test detailed what happened …

David Warner: Sorry Siraj, racism not acceptable - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

David Warner: Sorry Siraj, racism not acceptable - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Australia batsman David Warner on Tuesday condemned the racist slurs hurled at Indian players, particularly pacer Mohammed Siraj, during the third Test here and said such behaviour by the spectators was not acceptable. Play was, in fact, halted on the fourth day for a few minutes after the Indian team complained to the umpires, which led to the expulsion of …

AUS vs IND: David Warner says sorry to Siraj and Indian team after SCG crowd's racist slurs
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND: David Warner says sorry to Siraj and Indian team after SCG crowd's racist slurs

India TV News  

Australian batting star David Warner on Tuesday condemned the racist slurs hurled at Indian players, particularly pacer Mohammed Siraj, during the third Test here and said such behaviour by the spectators was not acceptable. Play was, in fact, halted on the fourth day for a few minutes after the Indian team complained to the umpires, which led to the expulsion …

Siraj-Bumrah Racial Abuse: What Cricket Can Learn From Other Sports to Tackle It
3 years, 11 months ago

Siraj-Bumrah Racial Abuse: What Cricket Can Learn From Other Sports to Tackle It

News 18  

The racial abuse in Sydney has taken the cricket world by storm. “As part of a three-step procedure, the guidelines grant referees the power to initially halt play and, if the racist behaviour continues, abandon the match,” says a guideline issued by the UEFA. “For a first offence, playing a match with a limited number of spectators and a fine …

A 'Sporting' Gesture: Cricket Shows Us How to Behave in the Face of Racism
3 years, 11 months ago

A 'Sporting' Gesture: Cricket Shows Us How to Behave in the Face of Racism

News 18  

Cricket can be such a bittersweet game. A study of over 800 Australian secondary school students found that racism had huge mental health impacts on young people who experience it. By creating a society where people don’t trust and respect each other, racism unchecked could defeat our efforts to live well together and to prosper as democracies. We also have …

`Every time we play with Australia, something like this happens`: Mohammed Azharuddin on racism in Sydney Test
3 years, 11 months ago

`Every time we play with Australia, something like this happens`: Mohammed Azharuddin on racism in Sydney Test

Hindustan Times  

There were unwanted scenes on Day 4 of the third Test as India pacer Mohammed Siraj was subjected to racial abuse by a section of fans at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Indian bowlers Ravichandran Ashwin, left, Jasprit Bumrah and Navdeep Saini, right, talk during play on day three of the third cricket test between India and Australia at the Sydney …

Acts of discrimination will not be tolerated, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah
3 years, 11 months ago

Acts of discrimination will not be tolerated, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

The Hindu  

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday reacted strongly to the racist slurs hurled at Indian cricketers during the third Test in Australia, saying such “acts of discrimination will not be tolerated” since racism has no place in sport and society. Shah denounced the abuses that pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah had to endure from a few rowdy fans, who …

AUS vs IND | Mohammed Siraj was allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey': BCCI sources
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND | Mohammed Siraj was allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey': BCCI sources

India TV News  

India pacer Mohammed Siraj was called a "Brown Dog" and "Big Monkey" in a series of racist slurs hurled by a group of Australian spectators, who were ejected from the Sydney Cricket Ground during the third Test on Sunday, a BCCI official has alleged. Siraj and his senior teammate Jasprit Bumrah were also subjected to racist slurs on Saturday, something …

AUS vs IND | ICC condemns racism in Sydney Test, seeks action taken report from Cricket Australia
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND | ICC condemns racism in Sydney Test, seeks action taken report from Cricket Australia

India TV News  

Dubai, Jan 10 The ICC on Sunday condemned the incidents of Indian players being subjected to racial abuse by spectators during the third Test against Australia in Sydney and sought an action taken report from the host country's cricket board. "The International Cricket Council has strongly condemned reported incidents of racism during the ongoing third Test match between Australia and …

Sydney Test: CA launches investigation into racist abuse on Day Four - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Test: CA launches investigation into racist abuse on Day Four - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia and New South Wales Police have launched separate investigations into the allegations of racial abuse hurled on the visiting Indian team by some spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Meanwhile, the International Cricket Council has condemned racial abuse suffered by the Indian team in the Sydney Test. — Virat Kohli January 10, 2021 “There is no …

ICC condemns racism in Sydney Test, Cricket Australia apologises to Indian team
3 years, 11 months ago

ICC condemns racism in Sydney Test, Cricket Australia apologises to Indian team

The Hindu  

The ICC on Sunday condemned the incidents of Indian players being subjected to racial abuse by spectators during the third Test against Australia in Sydney and sought an action taken report from the host country's cricket board. “The International Cricket Council has strongly condemned reported incidents of racism during the ongoing third Test match between Australia and India at the …

Racial abuse in Sydney not new for India - Ashwin - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Racial abuse in Sydney not new for India - Ashwin - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

R. Ashwin has a reputation to not mince words, be it on the field or off it. And hours after a group of spectators were evacuated for hurling allegedly racial abuses at India pacer Mohammed Siraj, the offspinner left no stone unturned in underlining the nasty crowd behaviour at Sydney. REPORT - Australia in command Excerpts On crowd behaviour at …

AUS vs IND Sydney Test: Not first time Australian crowd doing this nonsense, says Harbhajan Singh
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND Sydney Test: Not first time Australian crowd doing this nonsense, says Harbhajan Singh

India TV News  

Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Sunday condemned the racial slurs hurled at Indian players by a section of a crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the third Test against Australia. His comments came after the Indian team raised complaints of racial abuse from the crowd at the end of the third day in the ongoing third Test against Australia. …

Cricket Australia issues unreserved apology to Team India following racial abuse from crowd at SCG
3 years, 11 months ago

Cricket Australia issues unreserved apology to Team India following racial abuse from crowd at SCG

India TV News  

Cricket Australia has issued an unreserved apology to the Indian cricket team after racist abuse from the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground towards the members of the visiting side. "Cricket Australia condemns in the strongest terms possible all discriminatory behaviour," said Sean Carroll, Cricket Australia’s Head of Integrity and Security. "CA is awaiting the outcome of the International Cricket …

AUS vs IND 3rd Test: Laxman, Jaffer and others criticise second crowd misbehaviour incident aimed at Siraj
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND 3rd Test: Laxman, Jaffer and others criticise second crowd misbehaviour incident aimed at Siraj

India TV News  

Mohammed Siraj has been targeted with alleged abuse again, which led to the cops evicting a section of fans including four men during the fourth day of the ongoing Sydney Test. The incident was vehemently criticised by former Indian players such as VVS Laxman, who felt such incidents have tarnished the iconic image of the Sydney Cricket Ground. Former Indian …

Sydney racism row: ICC condemns 'discrimination' against Mohammed Siraj, backs Cricket Australia's investigation
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney racism row: ICC condemns 'discrimination' against Mohammed Siraj, backs Cricket Australia's investigation

India Today  

In light of the racial taunt directed at Mohammed Siraj by a part of the Sydney crowd, during the 3rd Test match between India and Australia, the International Cricket Council has released a statement offering support to Cricket Australia in its investigation of the incidents that took place on Day 3 and Day 4 at the SCG. Team India reported …

Sydney Test: Have faced racism in Sydney earlier too, issue needs to be dealt with iron fist, says R Ashwin
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Test: Have faced racism in Sydney earlier too, issue needs to be dealt with iron fist, says R Ashwin

India Today  

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has alleged that he has faced racial abuse from a section of crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground during his previous trips to Australia as well. Ashwin's allegations come after Mohammed Siraj faced racist abuse from a few unruly supporters over the last few days of the 3rd Test between Australia and India in Sydney. "Have …

Sachin Tendulkar on Indian team facing racist abuses in Sydney Test: Cricket never discriminates
3 years, 11 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar on Indian team facing racist abuses in Sydney Test: Cricket never discriminates

India Today  

India great Sachin Tendulkar condemned the alleged incidents of racism by members of the crowd against Indian players during the ongoing third Test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. Sachin Tendulkar took to his official Twitter account to assert that the game of cricket never discriminates and people who do not understand this have no …

India vs Australia: Racism row in Sydney leaves Mohammed Shami disappointed
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Racism row in Sydney leaves Mohammed Shami disappointed

India Today  

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami said he is disappointed to see racism cast a shadow on what has been a riveting Test series between India and Australia over the last month. Shami's message on social media came after Cricket Australia is investigating allegations of racist abuse directed at pacer Mohammed Siraj by a section of the Sydney crowd during the …

Sydney Test: Those sitting close to perpetrators should have raised voice against racist slurs- Pragyan Ojha
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Test: Those sitting close to perpetrators should have raised voice against racist slurs- Pragyan Ojha

India Today  

In light of the Sydney racism row involving Mohammed Siraj, former Indian cricketer Pragyan Ojha has highly condemned the act and has urged other spectators to report any kind of racist taunting in their proximity. Read full incident here “.the guy who does it is the person who is penalised but the people who know about it and don’t report, …

India vs Australia: BCCI lodge complaint after Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj face racial abuse, says report
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: BCCI lodge complaint after Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj face racial abuse, says report

Firstpost  

According to BCCI sources, Siraj was allegedly referred to as a “monkey” by a drunk spectator in one of stands at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Sydney: The BCCI on Saturday lodged a formal complaint with ICC match referee David Boon after Indian team players, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, were allegedly racially abused by a drunk spectator during the third …

India alleges racial abuse from members of the Sydney crowd - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

India alleges racial abuse from members of the Sydney crowd - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

The Indian cricket team has lodged an official complaint with match referee David Boon for racial abuse against its pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj by spectators during the third day’s play in the Sydney Test. READ| Immediately after the end of Saturday’s play, a group of senior India cricketers, including captain Ajinkya Rahane and R. Ashwin, had an intense …

Mohammed Siraj racial abuse: BCCI should make sure strong message is sent to CA, says Pragyan Ojha
3 years, 11 months ago

Mohammed Siraj racial abuse: BCCI should make sure strong message is sent to CA, says Pragyan Ojha

India Today  

Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha said the Board of Control for Cricket in India should take up the issue of racial abuse of Mohammed Siraj with the International Cricket Council and make sure a strong message is sent to Cricket Australia. Ojha, speaking to Sports Today on Saturday, said the Indian cricket board must ensure that the issue is addressed, …

India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj racially abused at SCG, Team India lodges formal complaint
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj racially abused at SCG, Team India lodges formal complaint

India Today  

India cricket team has lodged a formal complaint with the umpires after fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was racially abused by a few supporters at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Day 3 of the 3rd Test between India and Australia. A few drunk supporters took racial jibes at Mohammed Siraj with taunts that were “seriously insulting”, India Today has learnt. Mohammed …

England fast bowler Jofra Archer reports racist abuse
4 years, 5 months ago

England fast bowler Jofra Archer reports racist abuse

The Hindu  

Jofra Archer received racist abuse on social media after breaching biosecurity protocols and being dropped by England and said he was struggling for motivation ahead of the third Test against the West Indies on Friday. Archer was fined and warned by the English Cricket Board and forced to isolate on his own after being left out of the second Test …

Sunil Gavaskar weighs in on the divide in cricket
4 years, 5 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar weighs in on the divide in cricket

The Hindu  

George Floyd’s death at the knee of a police officer in America has caused upheaval not just in that country but all over the world. Khawaja may have lived the majority of his life in Australia but was he born there?Many years back when Tony Greig was one of the main players in getting World Series Cricket off and running …

Sammy stresses on need to educate young cricketers on racism
4 years, 6 months ago

Sammy stresses on need to educate young cricketers on racism

The Hindu  

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy said on Sunday that it is essential to educate young cricketers on anti-racism at a systematic level to reduce discrimination and promote the value of diversity. Just as there is an emphasis on education around anti-doping or anti-corruption, the same emphasis must be given to educating the youth on anti-racism in order to help …

ECB says systemic racism exists, committed to change
4 years, 6 months ago

ECB says systemic racism exists, committed to change

The Hindu  

The England and Wales Cricket Board has admitted that “systemic racism” exists across the country and cricket is not immune to the scourge as it commits itself to bring changes amid the worldwide campaign against discrimination on the basis of skin colour. In a statement on Friday, the ECB said it must learn from the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement erupted …

ECB says systemic racism exists, committed to change
4 years, 6 months ago

ECB says systemic racism exists, committed to change

The Hindu  

The England and Wales Cricket Board has admitted that “systemic racism” exists across the country and cricket is not immune to the scourge as it commits itself to bring changes amid the worldwide campaign against discrimination on the basis of skin colour. England players Jofra Archer and lead pacer James Anderson and West Indians like Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle …

Have I turned a blind eye? - Anderson on racism in cricket
4 years, 6 months ago

Have I turned a blind eye? - Anderson on racism in cricket

The Hindu  

The abuse faced by his England team-mate Jofra Archer during a tour of New Zealand last year made James Anderson ponder whether he has been guilty of turning a “blind eye” to racist taunts faced by players of colour. Anderson, who wasn’t a part of the New Zealand tour, said that he introspected after Archer revealed facing racial taunts from …

'You guys know who you are': Darren Sammy demands former Sunrisers Hyderabad teammates to clear stand on using racist jibe
4 years, 6 months ago

'You guys know who you are': Darren Sammy demands former Sunrisers Hyderabad teammates to clear stand on using racist jibe

Firstpost  

Former West Indies skipper Darren Sammy has released a video, alleging racism within the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp and asking the people, who called him by a racist word, to come out and explain their position. Image: Sportzpics for BCCI The former Windies T20 World Cup-winning skipper had said that he along with Sri Lanka player Thisara Perera were subjected to …

'Racism is not okay': Jofra Archer urges victims to speak out against racial injustice
4 years, 6 months ago

'Racism is not okay': Jofra Archer urges victims to speak out against racial injustice

India TV News  

England's premier fast bowler Jofra Archer has said that victims of racial abuse need to be vocal about the discrimination. "I'm very glad the Black Lives Matter campaign has got as vocal as this," Archer, who himself has been subjected to racial abuse in the past, wrote in his column for the Daily Mail. Jofra Archer faced racial abuse during …

Jofra Archer urges victims to speak out against social inequality
4 years, 6 months ago

Jofra Archer urges victims to speak out against social inequality

The Hindu  

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has urged victims of racial abuse to speak out following the death of an unarmed black man in police custody in the United States. Video footage showed a white police officer kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, 46, for nearly nine minutes before he died on May 25, triggering outrage and protests across the …

You can't stamp out racism in sport without tackling it in society: Michael Holding
4 years, 6 months ago

You can't stamp out racism in sport without tackling it in society: Michael Holding

India TV News  

"You will get racism in cricket grounds and you cannot stamp it out from sports without tackling it by the society," says pace legend Michael Holding amid the world-wide campaign against racism after the killing of African-American George Floyd in the US. Holding, who took 249 wickets in 60 Tests for West Indies between 1975 and 1987, said individual sports …

CWI says it stands with players in speaking out against racism
4 years, 6 months ago

CWI says it stands with players in speaking out against racism

The Hindu  

The Caribbean people have fought many battles “on and off the field” against discrimination faced by people of colour, said Cricket West Indies as it joined its players in condemning racism after an unarmed African-American man’s death in police custody sparked widespread protests. Global sports icons from Tiger Woods to West Indies cricketers like Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy have …

We stand with our players in speaking out against racism: Cricket West Indies
4 years, 6 months ago

We stand with our players in speaking out against racism: Cricket West Indies

India TV News  

The Caribbean people have fought many battles "on and off the field" against discrimination faced by people of colour, said Cricket West Indies as it joined its players in condemning racism after an unarmed African-American man's death in police custody sparked widespread protests. Global sports icons from Tiger Woods to West Indies cricketers like Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy have …

Cricket not free of racism, I faced it too: Chris Gayle
4 years, 6 months ago

Cricket not free of racism, I faced it too: Chris Gayle

The Hindu  

Expressing solidarity with the ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign, star West Indies batsman Chris Gayle alleged that he faced racist remarks during his career and that cricket was not free of the menace. “I have travelled the globe and experienced racial remarks towards me because I am black, believe me, the list goes on,” he posted on Instagram on the night …

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