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3 years, 11 months ago

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

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 …

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4 years, 3 months ago

Daren Sammy interview: ‘If there's injustice and your voice can make a difference, don't stay silent'

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New Delhi: There is not much to write about Daren Sammy’s international or franchise Twenty20 record. Winner of two World T20 trophies, the former West Indies captain has led his Hero Caribbean Premier League franchise St Lucia Zouks to their first-ever final, enduring the absence of Chris Gayle, Colin Ingram, Anrich Nortje, Rilee Rossouw, and Afghan teen sensation Noor Ahmad. …

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4 years, 5 months ago

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

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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, …

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4 years, 5 months ago

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

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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 …

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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.” …

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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 …

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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 …

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4 years, 6 months ago

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

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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 …

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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 …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Tino Best: Faced racism while playing club cricket in England

The Hindu

Former West Indies cricketer Tino Best has joined Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle in publicly raising his voice against racism, recalling the discrimination he faced while playing club cricket in England. "I experienced it for sure playing club cricket in England. So that is one of the reasons why I never really liked to play club cricket in England because …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Irfan Pathan unaware of Sammy jibes but has seen racism in IPL

The Hindu

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan said he has witnessed players in Indian domestic cricket being racially abused. Pathan’s comments come the day after former West Indies captain Darren Sammy asked fellow cricketers in the Indian Premier League to clear the air after learning they may have been mocking him due to the colour of his skin. It’s not because people …

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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 …

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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 …

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4 years, 6 months ago

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

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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” …

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4 years, 6 months ago

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

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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 …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Cricketer Daren Sammy says he faced racism during India IPL stint

Al Jazeera

Ex-West Indies captain says Hyderabad Sunrisers team-mates called him ‘kaalu’, but he didn’t know what the word meant. Sammy said some unnamed Sunrisers team-mates would call him “kaalu” and he only became aware of its racial connotations after watching a TV show that discussed the issue. ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 https://t.co/w7btmQ3cYf — Chris Gayle June 9, 2020 Sammy said he will be “messaging …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Enough is enough, we just want equality and respect: Dwayne Bravo opens up about racism

India TV News

West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo on Tuesday opened up on the ongoing racism row saying that he is saddened by the fact that it still exists and calls for equality and respect. In the aftermath of the killing of African-American man, George Floyd in Minnesota in the United States, Bravo, in conversation with former Zimbabwe cricketer Pommie Mbangwa, opined that …

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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 …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Darren Sammy alleges racism within IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad

Business Standard

Darren Sammy alleges racism within IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad The former Windies T20 World Cup-winning skipper had said that he along with Sri Lanka player Thisara Perera were subjected to 'Kalu' chants when they played for Sunrisers Hyderabad Premium Sammy's stories were a reaction to an episode of the show "The Patriot Act" hosted by Indian American comedian Hasan Minhaj …

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4 years, 6 months ago

'He has to take responsibility for his comments': Irfan Pathan, Parvez Rasool on Darren Sammy’s racism allegation

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Irfan Pathan and Parvez Rasool have denied Darren Sammy being subjected to racist jibe while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL Former West Indies star cricketer Darren Sammy has recently alleged on social media that he was subjected to racist jibe, ‘kalu’, during his playing days with Indian Premier League side Sunrisers Hyderabad. On 6 June, Sammy made angry Instagram …

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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

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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 …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Proof of racism: Ishant Sharma called ex-Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Daren Sammy 'kalu' in 2014 Instagram photo

India Today

As it turns out, Daren Sammy's allegations of racism against few of his teammates at Sunrisers Hyderabad was true and there is even a picture to prove the issue. Sammy's claim can be corroborated by a picture that was posted by his former SRH teammate Ishant Sharma, who referred to the West Indian as "kaluu" in the caption. "Me, bhuvi, …

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4 years, 6 months ago

Never had to face racism during India vs Pakistan matches: Shoaib Akhtar

India Today

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said he never had to face racism during his celebrated international career even during major overseas tours. Shoaib Akhtar said he never was at the receiving end of discrimination when he toured overseas with the Pakistan cricket team. "I was scared that I might face racism in India or people might chant slogans against …

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4 years, 6 months ago

He has to take responsibility for his comments: Irfan Pathan on Darren Sammy's racism claims in IPL

India Today

The death of African-American after a white policeman knelt on his neck caused of a global furore and athletes came out in numbers to raise their voice against racism based on the colour of the skin. Chris Gayle wrote he has faced racism within the team setups also but it was Darren Sammy's claim which shook the cricketing world the …

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

Daren Sammy interview: ‘If there's injustice and your voice can make a difference, don't stay silent'

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

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

Darren Sammy backs Lungi Ngidi's #BlackLivesMatter stand

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

Sammy stresses on need to educate young cricketers on racism

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

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

Tino Best: Faced racism while playing club cricket in England

Irfan Pathan unaware of Sammy jibes but has seen racism in IPL

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

Dwayne Bravo on racism: We ask for equality and respect

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

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

Cricketer Daren Sammy says he faced racism during India IPL stint

Enough is enough, we just want equality and respect: Dwayne Bravo opens up about racism

Racism not restricted to colour of the skin: Irfan Pathan

Darren Sammy alleges racism within IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad

'He has to take responsibility for his comments': Irfan Pathan, Parvez Rasool on Darren Sammy’s racism allegation

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

Proof of racism: Ishant Sharma called ex-Sunrisers Hyderabad teammate Daren Sammy 'kalu' in 2014 Instagram photo

Never had to face racism during India vs Pakistan matches: Shoaib Akhtar

He has to take responsibility for his comments: Irfan Pathan on Darren Sammy's racism claims in IPL