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 place in a sporting arena. @ICC @BCCI @CricketAus #racism — Sachin Tendulkar January 10, 2021 On Saturday and Sunday, Siraj and senior bowler Jasprit Bumrah were allegedly subjected to multiple cases of abuse including racist slurs like "Brown Dog" and "Big Monkey", which led to eviction and subsequent arrest of six Australian spectators. BCCI secretary Jay Shah said he has spoken to Cricket Australia officials and they have promised strict action against a group of fans in Sydney who were alleged of directing racial abuse against fast bowler Mohammed Siraj during the 3rd Test.

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Virat Kohli asked to follow Sachin Tendulkar’s Sydney template in Brisbane, Sunil Gavaskar says, ‘If he plays like…’
1 week, 6 days ago

Virat Kohli asked to follow Sachin Tendulkar’s Sydney template in Brisbane, Sunil Gavaskar says, ‘If he plays like…’

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli's weaknesses against the deliveries outside the off-stump were exposed in Adelaide when the former India captain was caught off-guard against the likes of Scott Boland, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. Legendary Sunil Gavaskar came up with solution for Kohli, urging the right-hander to follow Sachin Tendulkar's Sydney template from 2004 where the Little Master refrained from playing shots …

'Sachin Tendulkar was never this big. Period': Internet erupts after Australian media goes gaga over Virat Kohli
1 month, 1 week ago

'Sachin Tendulkar was never this big. Period': Internet erupts after Australian media goes gaga over Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times  

The Virat Kohli vs Sachin Tendulkar debate is back for one of the most unique reasons. As Kohli tore down the house by breaking and amassing one record after another, culminating in his breaking Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries, the debate seemed to have settled. Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli during last year's ODI World Cup in India However, …

Sachin Tendulkar's introspection after India's whitewash against New Zealand
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar's introspection after India's whitewash against New Zealand

India TV News  

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar expresses his disappointment and introspection after India's whitewash against New Zealand in the three-match home Test series. He questions the team's preparation, shot selection, and match practice, highlighting the importance of introspection to identify areas for improvement.

Five Iconic Test Knocks by Indian Batters in Australia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Five Iconic Test Knocks by Indian Batters in Australia

Hindustan Times  

Five iconic Test knocks by Indian batters in Australia stand out as each inning contributed to India's standing in the series and underscored the capabilities of these players against a formidable opponent. Notable knocks include Ajinkya Rahane's 112 in Melbourne in 2020, Rahul Dravid's 233 in Adelaide in 2003, Sachin Tendulkar's 114 in Perth in 1992, Virender Sehwag's 195 in …

Harbhajan Singh issues apology after disability rights groups hit out at Yuvraj Singh and Co. over viral video
5 months, 1 week ago

Harbhajan Singh issues apology after disability rights groups hit out at Yuvraj Singh and Co. over viral video

Hindustan Times  

Harbhajan Singh issued a clarification after the legendary Indian cricketer and members of the India Champions side were called out by disability rights groups for allegedly mocking people with disabilities in a video. The former cricketers posted the viral video on Instagram after India Champions outclassed Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the World Championship of Legends final. Disability rights …

Sachin Tendulkar likely to be present in India vs Pakistan game in New York
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sachin Tendulkar likely to be present in India vs Pakistan game in New York

India Today  

The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will have a very special person supporting them as the legendary Sachin Tendulkar is expected to be present during their marquee T20 World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in New York on June 9. "Yes, if all goes well, Sachin will be watching the match in New York and cheering the Indian team," a …

WATCH: Passengers chant 'Sachin, Sachin' after spotting Tendulkar in flight
10 months ago

WATCH: Passengers chant 'Sachin, Sachin' after spotting Tendulkar in flight

India TV News  

Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar might not have played cricket for India for more than a decade but the man still remains the favourite in the country and is cheered whenever he is spotted in public. Meanwhile, yet another video is going viral now as Sachin Tendulkar responded to his fans as they greeted him on board in flight. Watch …

Harmanpreet Kaur’s Dhaka outburst: what happened and what will be the repercussions
1 year, 5 months ago

Harmanpreet Kaur’s Dhaka outburst: what happened and what will be the repercussions

The Hindu  

Harmanpreet Kaur wears her heart on her sleeve. Arguably one of India’s greatest women cricketers, her aggression on the field, her indomitable spirit, and her ability to lead fearlessly have earned Harmanpreet a huge fan following. The captain of the Indian women’s team is a role model to many aspiring young girls in the country, but her sullen behaviour during …

Sachin Tendulkar proposes THIS revolutionary rule in ODIs
1 year, 8 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar proposes THIS revolutionary rule in ODIs

Live Mint  

Sachin Tendulkar wants cricket to offer equal opportunities to batters and bowlers alike. Speaking to journalists ahead of his 50th birthday, Tendulkar argued that the use of two new balls eliminated reverse swing from the game and prevented balls from getting soft or losing colour. Tendulkar also highlighted the issue of the toss advantage and the dew factor in ODIs, …

'I said some harsh words to Sachin. He came to me and...': Pakistan legend regrets 'sledging' Tendulkar
1 year, 9 months ago

'I said some harsh words to Sachin. He came to me and...': Pakistan legend regrets 'sledging' Tendulkar

Hindustan Times  

The great Sachin Tendulkar has had rivalries with several legendary bowlers. Saqlain, the former Pakistan spinner may not have dismissed Tendulkar as many times as Lee, Anderson or Abdul Razzaq, but whatever dismissals he plotted against Sachin went on to become the stuff of legends. The world knows about Saqlain's doosra to Tendulkar in the 1999 Chennai Test that resulted …

Mohammed Siraj recalls racist slur during Sydney Test against Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

Mohammed Siraj recalls racist slur during Sydney Test against Australia

India Today  

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has recalled facing racist slurs during the third Test in Australia, saying that on-field umpires had offered his team the option of leaving the third Test against Australia midway after he was subjected to racial abuse by the crowd in Sydney. Siraj and his senior pace colleague Jasprit Bumrah were subjected to racial abuse, prompting the …

Sachin breaks silence on Team India criticism: 'Getting to No.1 spot doesn't happen overnight. Let's not judge our team'
2 years, 1 month ago

Sachin breaks silence on Team India criticism: 'Getting to No.1 spot doesn't happen overnight. Let's not judge our team'

Hindustan Times  

Team India once again lost an opportunity to get their hands on an ICC trophy, hence adding to their unwanted streak of nine trophy-less years. Indian team; Sachin Tendulkar The top order was sluggish in their approach before Hardik Pandya's blazing 63 took India to 168 for six. In response, England openers Alex Hales and Jos Buttler showed no mercy …

HTLS 2022: Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara deconstruct batting for mortals
2 years, 1 month ago

HTLS 2022: Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara deconstruct batting for mortals

Hindustan Times  

For sports buffs, undoubtedly the high point of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2022 was the session featuring Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara hosted by Hindustan Times’ Managing Editor Kunal Pradhan. Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara at HTLS 2022 Even for die-hard Sachin and Lara fans, the session brought to light many relatively unknown facts about the two sporting Gods, …

Sachin Tendulkar's cheeky dig at South Africa's knockout from T20 World Cup: Almost choked at the proposition
2 years, 1 month ago

Sachin Tendulkar's cheeky dig at South Africa's knockout from T20 World Cup: Almost choked at the proposition

India Today  

India legend Sachin Tendulkar could not shy away from taking a dig at South Africa, after they were knocked out of the T20 World Cup, early on Sunday morning, 6 November. He rued the fact that South Africa had to exit early despite playing some good cricket in the tournament this time around. Sachin Tendulkar took to Twitter to crack …

Sachin Tendulkar lauds his teammates after India Legends reach RSWS final: Bowlers did a fantastic job
2 years, 2 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar lauds his teammates after India Legends reach RSWS final: Bowlers did a fantastic job

India Today  

India Legends captain Sachin Tendulkar reserved special praise for Naman Ojha and Irfan Pathan for their stellar performance in the semi-final win over Australia Legends in Raipur on Thursday. Both Ojha and Irfan starred with the bat as the India Legends reached the finals of Road Safety World Series 2022 with a five-wicket win over Australia Legends. #RoadSafetyWorldSeries pic.twitter.com/n1HqWbYnHF — …

Fans in awe as Sachin Tendulkar demolishes England Legends bowlers – Back-up opener for India in T20 World Cup
2 years, 3 months ago

Fans in awe as Sachin Tendulkar demolishes England Legends bowlers – Back-up opener for India in T20 World Cup

India Today  

Sachin Tendulkar retired from international cricket nearly nine years ago, but his hunger to score more and more runs hasn’t diminished by any stretch of the imagination. After India Legends were put in to bat first at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Tendulkar started throwing the kitchen sink right from the word go. One of the fans even went on …

Sachin Tendulkar wows fans with stunning scoop shot during Road Safety World Series match
2 years, 3 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar wows fans with stunning scoop shot during Road Safety World Series match

India Today  

India great Sachin Tendulkar sent the fans into a frenzy with his top-class shot-making while opening for India Legends in their match against New Zealand Legends during the ongoing Road Safety World Series. Good start to match 12 for the @India__Legends as they score 49 for the loss of a wicket in 5.5 overs as rain delays play at Indore.#INDLvsNZL …

Road Safety World Series: Sachin Tendulkar thrills crowd with top shots against South Africa Legends
2 years, 3 months ago

Road Safety World Series: Sachin Tendulkar thrills crowd with top shots against South Africa Legends

India Today  

Former Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar hasn’t run out of gas by any stretch of the imagination. It’s nearly been nine years since the Master Blaster last donned the national colours, but he still hasn’t lost his hunger for scoring runs for which he was known in his illustrious career. On Saturday, September 10, Tendulkar plied his trade for India Legends …

Sachin Tendulkar & ICC Leave Fans Bewildered With 'One-Word Tweets'
2 years, 3 months ago

Sachin Tendulkar & ICC Leave Fans Bewildered With 'One-Word Tweets'

ABP News  

New Delhi: 'One-word tweets' by the official twitter handles of Sachin Tendulkar and ICC left fans bewildered on Friday. While Sachin Tendulkar and ICC tweeted 'Cricket', WWE tweeted 'wrestling' via its official twitter handle. cricket — Sachin Tendulkar September 2, 2022 cricket — ICC September 2, 2022 Few days back on the occassion of national sports day, Sachin posted a …

ecb to investigate reports of racist abuse aimed at indian fans during eng vs ind 5th test
2 years, 5 months ago

ecb to investigate reports of racist abuse aimed at indian fans during eng vs ind 5th test

The Hindu  

An investigation has been launched into allegations of racist abuse aimed at Indian fans during the fourth day of the fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston, ECB and Warwickshire County Cricket Club said. July 4, 2022 Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq, whose testimony to a British parliamentary committee last year led to an investigation into claims of institutional …

IND vs NZ: Sachin Tendulkar gives his verdict on 1st India vs New Zealand Test match in Kanpur
3 years ago

IND vs NZ: Sachin Tendulkar gives his verdict on 1st India vs New Zealand Test match in Kanpur

Hindustan Times  

If anyone thought Test cricket was dead and buried, look no further than the first Test match between India and New Zealand which ended in a thrilling draw. Needing 284 to win, New Zealand defied India in the first session on the final day before the hosts came back strongly in the second to pick up three wickets. Sachin Tendulkar …

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. …

Virat Kohli on trolls targeting Mohammed Shami: Attacking someone over their religion is the most pathetic thing
3 years, 1 month ago

Virat Kohli on trolls targeting Mohammed Shami: Attacking someone over their religion is the most pathetic thing

India Today  

India captain Virat Kohli condemned the abuse directed at Mohammed Shami on social media after India's 10-wicket defeat to Pakistan in a T20 World Cup 2021 Super 12 match on Sunday, saying targeting someone for their religion is the "most pathetic thing" to do as a human being. Virat Kohli, who had labelled online trolls as "spineless", said lack of …

Indian fans bounce back with love on Mohammed Shami's Instagram timeline after haters troll pacer
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian fans bounce back with love on Mohammed Shami's Instagram timeline after haters troll pacer

India Today  

It is no surprise that celebrated cricketers like MS Dhoni and Rahul Dravid stay away from social media and even urge budding ones to do so. Mohammed Shami's Instagram page was flooded with abuse and comments that even called him a "traitor". Screengrab of Mohammed Shami's Instagram page from Sunday Screengrab of Mohammed Shami's Instagram page from Sunday Like Sachini …

ENG vs IND | Seek Sachin Tendulkar's help to overcome poor run: Sunil Gavaskar to Virat Kohli
3 years, 4 months ago

ENG vs IND | Seek Sachin Tendulkar's help to overcome poor run: Sunil Gavaskar to Virat Kohli

India TV News  

India skipper Virat Kohli should seek guidance from Sachin Tendulkar and draw inspiration from the maestro's performance against Australia in the Sydney Test in 2004 to return to form, said former India captain Sunil Gavaskar. Kohli fell to his nemesis James Anderson for just seven on the first day of the third Test here at Headingley on Wednesday, edging a …

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 …

'My mom was kicked out of stadium': Tsotsobe's startling claims of racism in South African cricket
3 years, 7 months ago

'My mom was kicked out of stadium': Tsotsobe's startling claims of racism in South African cricket

India TV News  

Cricket and racism has had a long history when one takes a look in the past. But incidents like Danish Kaneria, a former Pakistan spinner, claiming that he faced discrimination in the Pak dressing room because of his religion suggested that such news are often suppressed. 1 bowler's Lonwabo Tsotsobe's claims that he was often meted out with 'resistance, discrimination …

Sportstar Archives: Happy Birthday, Sachin Tendulkar- A life of 22 yards over 24 years
3 years, 8 months ago

Sportstar Archives: Happy Birthday, Sachin Tendulkar- A life of 22 yards over 24 years

The Hindu  

An image of inspiration, an idol of reverence and a man of honour, Sachin Tendulkar has ended his celebrated career in Test cricket. Though cricket has always been a favourite, Sachin’s batting as well as his other cricketing endeavours contributed mightily to the excitement of the young fans. People in varied jobs and playing different professional roles, come together, even …

Maharashtra Govt to Probe if Celebrities, Cricketers Tweeted Under Pressure in Support of Farm Laws
3 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra Govt to Probe if Celebrities, Cricketers Tweeted Under Pressure in Support of Farm Laws

News 18  

The Maharashtra government will probe celebrities, including Bharat Ratna recipients such as cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had tweeted in support of the Centre on farm laws. Sawant was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times that there was a “similar pattern behind these tweets by the celebrities including Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, sportspersons Sachin Tendulkar, Saina …

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 …

Couldn't identify those who racially abused Indian players: CA tells ICC
3 years, 10 months ago

Couldn't identify those who racially abused Indian players: CA tells ICC

India TV News  

Cricket Australia has told the ICC that it was unable to identify spectators who racially abused Indian players during the Sydney Test and the six who were ejected from the stands were not the real culprits, a media report stated on Tuesday. 'The Age' reported that the CA investigators "have cleared the six men ejected from their seats during the …

India vs Australia | Ravi Ashwin wishes to reach out to Indian fan who allegedly faced racial abuse at SCG
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia | Ravi Ashwin wishes to reach out to Indian fan who allegedly faced racial abuse at SCG

India TV News  

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed desire to meet an Indian fan who was allegedly racially profiled and abused by a security officer during the third Test of the Australia-India series. Kumar said that he felt "stripped and naked" due to the disturbing event where he was stopped from bringing in four banners into the SCG stadium in Sydney. Written on …

India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar reportedly abused by Gabba crowd days after SCG incident
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar reportedly abused by Gabba crowd days after SCG incident

Firstpost  

Brisbane: India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was targeted for abuse by a section of the crowd on the opening day of the fourth Test against Australia, an Australian newspaper reported, claiming that he was called a “grub” by some spectators. The reported incident happened a few days after Siraj was racially abused by spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground on …

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 …

‘If the time is right to call in match officials you do it’, Lyon backs Siraj for calling out racist abuse in Sydney
3 years, 11 months ago

‘If the time is right to call in match officials you do it’, Lyon backs Siraj for calling out racist abuse in Sydney

Hindustan Times  

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday condemned the racism row which marred the third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India's Mohammed Siraj speaks to the umpire as the game was halted after allegedly some remarks were made by the spectators on the fourth day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney …

Lyon: Siraj has set a good precedent in reporting racist abuse - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Lyon: Siraj has set a good precedent in reporting racist abuse - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has said cricket has no room for racist abuse. In a virtual press conference on Wednesday, Lyon said India’s Mohammed Siraj had a good precedent in calling out racist abuse. It well may set precedence to report issues to officials.” 'Disgusting' Lyon said he had also been at the receiving end of abuses from the crowd. …

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 …

AUS vs IND | Mohammed Siraj was not racially abused at the SCG, says Indian-Australian cricket fan
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND | Mohammed Siraj was not racially abused at the SCG, says Indian-Australian cricket fan

India TV News  

An Indian-Australian spectator who was among the section of the crowd who were asked to leave the stand for alleged racial abuse of Indian players at the Sydney Cricket Ground on day 4 of the third Test between India and Australia defended the accused section of the crowd, a total of six people, saying that he did not hear any …

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 …

Sydney Test: David Warner apologises to Siraj, Team India over racism row, expects better from home crowd
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Test: David Warner apologises to Siraj, Team India over racism row, expects better from home crowd

India Today  

Veteran Australia opener David Warner is apologetic of the crowd behavioru towards Team India in Sydney. David Warner has said that there is not way that racism and abuse would be tolerated and has issued a sincere apology to Team India. Warner has also congratulated the visiting side on pulling off a hard fought draw on Day 5 of the …

`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 …

Cricket Australia has ensured strict action against offenders: BCCI secretary Jay Shah on racial abuse at SCG
3 years, 11 months ago

Cricket Australia has ensured strict action against offenders: BCCI secretary Jay Shah on racial abuse at SCG

India TV News  

Condemning the act that unfolded and stopped play on day 4 of the third Test between India and Australia on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said that Cricket Australia have ensured that strict actions will be taken against the offenders who allegedly hurled racial abuse at Mohammed Siraj. For Virat Kohli, it is "absolute peak …

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