Tag: racism
India Vs Australia: Players Take Part In 'barefoot Circle' Ceremony Against Racism
Players of both Australia and India cricket teams on Friday paid tribute to Australia's indigenous people by taking part in a 'barefoot circle' ceremony before the start of the first ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). ....
Cricket Never Discriminates: Tendulkar Condemns SCG Racial Abuse
Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has condemned the reported incidents of racial abuse during the third Test between Australia and India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, saying those who indulge in racism have no place in the sporting arena.....
Shuttler Jwala Gutta Complains Of Racism
Noted Hyderabad-based badminton player and Arjuna awardee Jwala Gutta has complained that she was subjected to racist remarks at a time when her family is mourning the death of her grandmother. ....
Meghan Markle Accuses British Royal Family Of Racism, Pushing Her To Brink Of Suicide
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle claimed she felt alone fighting constant media speculation and "falsehoods perpetuated" by "the firm", her description for the British royal family, ever since her marriage to the Prince Harry in 2018, in an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey. ....
Queen Elizabeth Responds To Harry And Meghan Markle's Racism Accusations
Buckingham Palace issued a statement Tuesday, saying the family was saddened to learn of the challenges Harry and Meghan had faced in the past few years - and that they would address the issues privately. ....
US: Minneapolis Jury Convicts Ex-policeman Derek Chauvin Of Murdering George Floyd
In a catharsis for a nation rocked by protests and racial tension for nearly a year, a White former policeman has been convicted of murdering an African American man by kneeling on his neck. ....
US President Joe Biden Signs Bill To Curb Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
US President Joe Biden on Thursday afternoon signed a legislation to curb anti-Asian hate crimes that have skyrocketed during the Covid-19 pandemic in the US. ....
ENG Vs NZ: Pacer Ollie Robinson Apologises After Racist, Sexist Tweets Resurface
Pacer Ollie Robinson, who returned as England's most successful bowler with two wickets for 50 on the first day of first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, was left red-faced after his racist and misogynist tweets resurfaced on twitter forcing him to issue an apology. ....
After Ollie Robinson, Another England Player In Racism Row
A day after England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) suspended pace bowler Ollie Robinson for eight-year-old racist and sexist tweets, another current England player could find himself in trouble after an old, racist tweet of his was brought to light by media.....
Racism A Societal Issue, Need To Do More To Eradicate It: England Captain Joe Root
England skipper Joe Root has called on English cricket to do more to eradicate racial discrimination from the society days after his former Yorkshire teammate Azeem Rafiq's complaint was upheld by a panel investigating charges of racism levelled by him on the Yorkshire County Cricket Club. ....
