Washington: After the death of black George Floyd in Minneapolis, USA, players are openly protesting against racism. West Indies cricketers Chris Gayle and Darren Sammy have also voiced. Chris Gayle said that racism occurs not only in football, but in all sports including cricket. They have also fallen victim to this.
Earlier, tennis star Coco Gough and former US basketball veteran Michael Jordan also expressed anger. 2 players of the German football club Borussia Dortmund landed in the match wearing 'Justice for Floyd Likhi' T-shirt. Gail wrote on Instagram, "The life of black people is as precious as the lives of others." Black people matter. I have travelled the whole world. During this time I have heard many racist things because I am black. Believe me, this list will keep growing. '
Darren Sammy has said, "Black people have struggled for a very long time. Do you want to be a part of this change by giving your support? The ICC and all the other cricket boards do not see what is happening to people like me? Will you dnot speak for the social justice of people like me? It is not only about America. This is not the time to be silent. I want to hear from you."
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