Darren Sammy backs Lungi Ngidi's #BlackLivesMatter stand
4 years, 5 months ago

Darren Sammy backs Lungi Ngidi's #BlackLivesMatter stand

The Hindu  

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy, on Friday, backed Lungi Ngidi after some former South African players criticised the pacer for his support to the Black Lives Matter movement. Earlier this week, Ngidi had said that the racism issue is “something that we need to take very seriously and like the rest of the world is doing, make the stand.” READ | However, Ngidi’s comments did not go down well with former South African cricketers Pat Symcox, Boeta Dippenaar and wicketkeeper Rudi Steyn, who slammed the 24-year-old for not speaking up against the attacks on white farmers in the country. “I believe the Proteas should make a stand against racism, but if they stand up for ‘Black Lives Matter’ while ignoring the way white farmers are daily being ‘slaughtered’ like animals, they have lost my vote,” wrote Steyn, who has played just three Tests and an ODI for South Africa. Dippenaar said: “I am afraid to say “Black Lives Matter” has become nothing more than a leftist political movement.” Racism has become a topic of global debate following the death of African-American George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer in the USA.

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Michael Holding criticises England team's 'moment of unity' gesture, likens it to saying 'all lives matter'
3 years, 6 months ago

Michael Holding criticises England team's 'moment of unity' gesture, likens it to saying 'all lives matter'

India TV News  

West Indies great Michael Holding has criticised England cricket team's "moment of unity" gesture in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, saying it was not supporting Black Lives Matter movement but giving subtle meaning of "all lives matter". Holding, who is a passionate advocate for equality in cricket and the wider community, feels the gesture is akin to saying …

England vs New Zealand: 'That's not supporting Black Lives Matter', Holding slams hosts' 'moment of unity' gesture
3 years, 6 months ago

England vs New Zealand: 'That's not supporting Black Lives Matter', Holding slams hosts' 'moment of unity' gesture

Firstpost  

England players wore T-shirts sporting messages against any racism, religious intolerance, sexism and other anti-discrimination slogans, having decided to not take the knee after the series against West Indies last year. Birmingham: West Indies great Michael Holding has criticised England cricket team’s “moment of unity” gesture in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, saying it was not supporting Black …

West Indies great Michael Holding praises England footballers for taking the knee
3 years, 6 months ago

West Indies great Michael Holding praises England footballers for taking the knee

Firstpost  

The former paceman last year called for meaningful change to tackle injustice, saying he had encountered abuse as a young player in England and Australia. Birmingham: West Indies great Michael Holding has praised the decision of England’s footballers to continue taking a knee, saying they are doing more than their cricket counterparts to combat racism. “They’re saying ‘we’re doing it …

Michael Holding applauds Gareth Southgate's England team for taking a knee at Euros
3 years, 6 months ago

Michael Holding applauds Gareth Southgate's England team for taking a knee at Euros

The Hindu  

West Indies great Michael Holding has praised England footballers for continuing to take a knee, saying they are doing more than their cricket counterparts to combat racism. "The footballers, Gareth Southgate and the England team, I applaud them for what they're doing," he said. England and New Zealand shared a "moment of unity" before Thursday's opening day of the second …

Anti-racism movement in cricket needs re-sparking, re-engaging: Jason Holder
3 years, 6 months ago

Anti-racism movement in cricket needs re-sparking, re-engaging: Jason Holder

India TV News  

The anti-racism movement in cricket needs more than just players taking a knee before matches in order for it to have some meaning and substance, feels West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder. Almost a year ago, West Indies became one of the first two international teams to take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter, a movement that gained momentum …

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 …

‘Black Lives Matter,’ Says Pandya After Taking a Knee Post Fifty
4 years, 1 month ago

‘Black Lives Matter,’ Says Pandya After Taking a Knee Post Fifty

The Quint  

Sportspersons have been coming out in open and speaking more about racism since the death of African-American George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police personnel in May earlier this year. Cricket joined hands with the 'BLM' movement for the first time when both England and the West Indies teams, along with the match officials, took a knee earlier …

Holder sad that ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement not part of IPL
4 years, 2 months ago

Holder sad that ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement not part of IPL

The Hindu  

West Indies captain Jason Holder has expressed his disappointment over none of the IPL teams “taking a knee” in solidarity with the “Black Lives Matter” movement, which has been completely ignored in world’s most glamorous league. Holder, who is member of the IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad, made the statement while receiving the prestigious Peter Smith Award on behalf of the …

Jason Holder sad that ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement not part of IPL
4 years, 2 months ago

Jason Holder sad that ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement not part of IPL

The Hindu  

West Indies captain Jason Holder has expressed his disappointment over none of the IPL teams “taking a knee” in solidarity with the “Black Lives Matter” movement, which has been completely ignored in world’s most glamorous league. Holder, who is member of the IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad, made the statement while receiving the prestigious Peter Smith Award on behalf of the …

Ponting on Black Lives Matter: ‘We should be talking about it’
4 years, 3 months ago

Ponting on Black Lives Matter: ‘We should be talking about it’

The Hindu  

“We should certainly be talking about it,” said Australian batting great Ricky Ponting while elucidating current limited overs skipper Aaron Finch’s recent stand on not taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. Asked about the remarks that did not go down well with West Indian pace legend Michael Holding, Ponting said, “I think what Finch was …

'No one has forgotten about Black Lives Matter', Archer tells Holding - Cricket news
4 years, 3 months ago

'No one has forgotten about Black Lives Matter', Archer tells Holding - Cricket news

The Hindu  

England fast bowler Jofra Archer has said it has not forgotten about the 'Black Lives Matter' movement after former West Indies bowler Michael Holding criticised the country's board when players stopped taking a knee before matches. — Sky Sports September 10, 2020 “We have not forgotten, no one here has forgotten about 'Black Lives Matter',” Archer said. I have spoken …

‘Shame on his teammates’: Daren Sammy blasts Makhaya Ntini's South Africa teammates over racism row
4 years, 5 months ago

‘Shame on his teammates’: Daren Sammy blasts Makhaya Ntini's South Africa teammates over racism row

Firstpost  

The first black cricketer to play Test cricket for South Africa, Makhaya Ntini, recently revealed the alienation he was subjected to during his career. Ntini made the revelations in the wake of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement following the killing of African-American George Floyd in police custody on 25 May. It’s that loneliness … we’re playing in the same team, …

Hashim Amla thanks 'exceptional' Lungi Ngidi, comes in support of Black Lives Matter movement
4 years, 5 months ago

Hashim Amla thanks 'exceptional' Lungi Ngidi, comes in support of Black Lives Matter movement

India TV News  

Former South Africa batsman Hashim Amli on Wednesday came in support of the side's leading pacer Lungi Ngidi, as he stood for the 'Black Lives Matter' movement. Amla wrote a long message on his Instagram profile, which comes a day after 31 South African cricketers signed a letter in support of Ngidi and the Black Lives Matter movement. Read the …

Gibbs, Duminy, Philander sign letter backing Ngidi's BLM stance
4 years, 5 months ago

Gibbs, Duminy, Philander sign letter backing Ngidi's BLM stance

The Hindu  

Thirty former and current South Africa cricketers, including Mkhaya Ntini, Herschelle Gibbs and Vernon Philander, on Tuesday came out in support of the global Black Lives Matter movement, saying racism remains part of the game in the country. In a statement, the cricketers also threw their weight behind current South Africa pacer Lungi Ngidi, who was recently criticised by ex-Proteas …

Movement around black lives created extra motivation for West Indies, feels Daren Sammy
4 years, 5 months ago

Movement around black lives created extra motivation for West Indies, feels Daren Sammy

India TV News  

The Black Lives Matter movement provided extra motivation to the West Indies players as they pulled off a gutsy win over England in the first Test at Southampton on Sunday, feels former West Indies captain Daren Sammy. "When you have a movement for black lives, and you have a black team come to England -- with everything that's going on …

Darren Sammy backs Lungi Ngidi's 'Black Lives Matter' stand after pacer faces backlash from ex-Proteas
4 years, 5 months ago

Darren Sammy backs Lungi Ngidi's 'Black Lives Matter' stand after pacer faces backlash from ex-Proteas

Firstpost  

Darren Sammy was among the first cricketers to speak out on racism in the sport, and earlier this week, Proteas pacer Lungi Ngidi too joined the chorus — which attracted the ire of former South African cricketers. West Indies’ World Cup-winning former captain Darren Sammy on Friday backed Lungi Ngidi after some ex-South African players criticised the pacer for his …

Daren Sammy backs Lungi Ngidi after former South African players criticise pacer on 'BLM' stance
4 years, 5 months ago

Daren Sammy backs Lungi Ngidi after former South African players criticise pacer on 'BLM' stance

India TV News  

West Indies all-rounder Daren Sammy has slammed former South African cricketers for criticising fast bowler Lungi Ngidi's stance on the 'Black Lives Matter' movement. "The fact that some past players have an issue with Lungi Ngidi stance on #blacklivesmatter movement is actually the reason why we are still here today saying black lives matter. Ngidi had said that South African …

CSA: We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter
4 years, 5 months ago

CSA: We stand in solidarity with Black Lives Matter

The Hindu  

Cricket South Africa stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, CEO Jacques Faul announced on Friday. “The vision of CSA, to become a truly national sport of winners supported by the majority, finds resonance in the ethos of ‘Black Lives Matter’. “As a national sporting body representing more than 56 million South Africans and with the privileged position …

CSA stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, will use platform to spread awareness, says CEO
4 years, 5 months ago

CSA stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter, will use platform to spread awareness, says CEO

Firstpost  

The CSA statement comes after star speedster Lungi Ngidi, who is a supporter of the BLM movement, was slammed by former Proteas Pat Symcox, Boeta Dippenaar and others for not speaking up against the attacks on white farmers in the country. Cricket South Africa acting CEO Jacques Faul said his board stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, …

West Indies captain Jason Holder felt Michael Holding's words on racism 'in his veins'
4 years, 5 months ago

West Indies captain Jason Holder felt Michael Holding's words on racism 'in his veins'

The Hindu  

West Indies captain Jason Holder says both his team and England putting up a united front to show support for the Black Lives Matter campaign before the start of the first Test on Wednesday meant the “world to him” and that he felt West Indian great Michael Holding’s powerful speech on racism “in his veins.” Members of the England and …

Former SA cricketers criticise Lungi Ngidi's Black Lives Matter stance; SACA backs him
4 years, 5 months ago

Former SA cricketers criticise Lungi Ngidi's Black Lives Matter stance; SACA backs him

India TV News  

Former South African cricketers Pat Symcox and Boeta Dippenaar have slammed Lungi Ngidi for his support to the Black Lives Matter movement, saying the pacer should also speak up against the attacks on white farmers in the country. "I believe the Proteas should make a stand against racism, but if they stand up for 'Black Lives Matter' while ignoring the …

Lungi Ngidi criticised after supporting ‘Black Lives Matter’
4 years, 5 months ago

Lungi Ngidi criticised after supporting ‘Black Lives Matter’

The Hindu  

Former South African cricketers Pat Symcox and Boeta Dippenaar have slammed Lungi Ngidi for his support for Black Lives Matter, saying the fast bowler should also speak up against attacks on white farmers in the country. “I believe the Proteas should make a stand against racism, but if they stand up for ‘Black Lives Matter’ while ignoring the way white …

Cricket South Africa to find new expression to stand in support of 'Black Lives Matter' movement
4 years, 5 months ago

Cricket South Africa to find new expression to stand in support of 'Black Lives Matter' movement

India TV News  

24 South African cricketers who will be participating in the exhibition 3TC match will be supporting the Black Lives Matter campaign - even when they will not be wearing the campaign logo on their shirts. We need to figure out how we can be effective about it, authentic and spread the messages that are meaningful to us as South Africans …

Windies Cricketers To Wear 'Black Lives Matter' Emblem On Shirts During England Test Series To Express Solidarity, Raise Awareness About Equality
4 years, 5 months ago

Windies Cricketers To Wear 'Black Lives Matter' Emblem On Shirts During England Test Series To Express Solidarity, Raise Awareness About Equality

ABP News  

"We believe we have a duty to show solidarity and also to help raise awareness," ESPNcricinfo quoted skipper Jason Holder as saying. "As a group of young men, we know of the rich and diverse history of West Indies cricket and we know we are guardians of the great game for the generation to come. Until we get that as …

Jason Holder: Racism should be treated as seriously as match-fixing and doping
4 years, 5 months ago

Jason Holder: Racism should be treated as seriously as match-fixing and doping

The Hindu  

West Indies captain Jason Holder wants racism to be treated as seriously as doping and match-fixing in cricket, the 28-year-old has said. Earlier this month, former West Indies captains Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle said they have experienced racist abuse and threw their weight behind the Black Lives Matters campaign. READ| “If we've got issues within our sport, we must …

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 …

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy says educating cricketers on racism as important as doping, corruption
4 years, 6 months ago

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy says educating cricketers on racism as important as doping, corruption

Firstpost  

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy on Sunday said just like awareness around anti-doping or anti-corruption it is important to educate young cricketers on anti-racism at a systematic level to reduce discrimination and promote the value of diversity. Sammy was speaking during ICC’s online series Interviews Inside Out which was moderated by former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop and …

For Dominic Raab, the right side of history is a bit like France. He’s vaguely aware of it, he’s just never been there
4 years, 6 months ago

For Dominic Raab, the right side of history is a bit like France. He’s vaguely aware of it, he’s just never been there

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Having left it until late 2018 …

‘Why has this happened’: Former English cricketer questions lack of ethnic and black coaches in system
4 years, 6 months ago

‘Why has this happened’: Former English cricketer questions lack of ethnic and black coaches in system

Hindustan Times  

The topic of racism has gripped the world currently due to the killing of George Floyd in the USA. Former English cricketer Owais Shah has talked about the issue saying that English cricket has not given enough opportunities to people from the black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds. READ | D K Jain gets one year extension as BCCI ethics …

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 …

Perfect time to educate yourselves around it and make a change: Jason Holder on fight against racism
4 years, 6 months ago

Perfect time to educate yourselves around it and make a change: Jason Holder on fight against racism

India TV News  

West Indies captain Jason Holder believes the encouraging global response to the sprawling Black Lives Matter movement could prove an inspiration to his players when they take on England in the upcoming three-Test series. Speaking for the first time since arriving in England, Holder said discussions will be held within the squad about the issue and whether players will “show …

We never ask for revenge, we ask for equality and respect: Bravo on racism
4 years, 6 months ago

We never ask for revenge, we ask for equality and respect: Bravo on racism

The Hindu  

“Enough is enough”, said West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo as he opened up on the raging issue of racism and called for “respect and equality” for black people, who have faced discrimination for years. Bravo joined the likes of his former captain Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle in denouncing racism in the wake of African-American George Floyd’s killing at the …

Dwayne Bravo on racism: We ask for equality and respect
4 years, 6 months ago

Dwayne Bravo on racism: We ask for equality and respect

The Hindu  

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has called for “respect and equality” for black people, joining Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle in denouncing racism in the wake of George Floyd’s killing at the hands of a white police officer in the U.S. “It’s sad to see what’s going on around the world. That’s it,” Bravo told former Zimbabwe cricketer Pommie Mbangwa …

'We want respect, not revenge, war', says West Indies' Dwayne Bravo talking on racism in cricket
4 years, 6 months ago

'We want respect, not revenge, war', says West Indies' Dwayne Bravo talking on racism in cricket

Firstpost  

Bravo joined the likes of his former captain Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle in denouncing racism in the wake of African-American George Floyd’s killing at the hands of a white police officer in the USA. “Enough is enough”, said West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo as he opened up on the raging issue of racism and called for “respect and equality” …

'Never too late to fight for right cause': Chris Gayle extends support to Darren Sammy over racism allegation
4 years, 6 months ago

'Never too late to fight for right cause': Chris Gayle extends support to Darren Sammy over racism allegation

Firstpost  

Earlier, Gayle had also revealed that he too has been a victim of racism New Delhi: “It is never too late to fight for the right cause,” said West Indies star cricketer Chris Gayle as he came out in support of former T20 World Cup-winning skipper Darren Sammy. The debate around racism in sport was kickstarted once again after former …

So much more to your story: Chris Gayle backs Darren Sammy on his allegations of facing racist jibe in IPL
4 years, 6 months ago

So much more to your story: Chris Gayle backs Darren Sammy on his allegations of facing racist jibe in IPL

India TV News  

Chris Gayle showed his support to former teammate Darren Sammy after the former West Indies captain alleged racist jibes during Indian Premier League from his former Sunrisers Hyderabad teammates. Gayle took to Twitter and wrote: "It's never too late to fight for the right cause or what you've experienced over the years! Hours after Sammy's video, a post from Ishant …

England manager Gareth Southgate empathises with players' stance on Black Lives Matters protests
4 years, 6 months ago

England manager Gareth Southgate empathises with players' stance on Black Lives Matters protests

Firstpost  

Several of Gareth Southgate’s England players, including Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford, have shown their support or spoken out since the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis on 25 May. London: England manager Gareth Southgate says he empathises with the stance taken by some of his players during …

Racism not restricted to colour of the skin: Irfan Pathan
4 years, 6 months ago

Racism not restricted to colour of the skin: Irfan Pathan

Hindustan Times  

The topic of racism has griped the world currently due to the killing of George Floyd in the USA. Former India pacer Irfan Pathan on Tuesday contributed to the global debate around racism, saying “it is not just restricted to the skin colour” and one could also be racially abused due to his religion. “Racism is not restricted to the …

'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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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 …

Darren Sammy says he faced racism while playing in IPL
4 years, 6 months ago

Darren Sammy says he faced racism while playing in IPL

The Hindu  

Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy has alleged that he was subjected to racist comments during his stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. Sammy’s allegation came after his vociferous support to the ‘Black Lives Matter’ campaign around the world after the killing of African-American George Floyd in the U.S. “I just learnt what that ‘kalu’ meant when …

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