At this time, protests against racial discrimination have intensified after George Floyd's death in other countries as well as America. West Indies cricketers Chris Gayle, Andre Russell and Darren Sammy were exposed in this episode, from footballers to cricketers for racist slurs. Darren Sammy had surrounded the ICC with this, and also appealed to raise his voice against it. Now Darren Sammy has also accused the IPL of racist comment.
Sammy was called Kalu during IPL matches: According to Instagram story of Darren Sammy being shared on social media, he was referred to as Kalu during IPL matches. Darren Sammy wrote- When I used to play for Sunrisers Hyderabad team in IPL, then me and fellow cricketer Perera (Sri Lankan cricketer) was called Kalu. Sammy said that at that time I did not know its meaning, I used to think that it means strong black man, but now I get angry when I know its meaning. However, Darren Sammy did not disclose that he was called a cricketer by the word Kalu, or that the audience called him by this name. Whatever it is, but if Darren Sammy's point is true then it is a very serious matter.
Worldwide rage after George Floyd's death: On 25 May 2020, a black American named George Floyd Death was arrested by the police for using a fake $ 20 note . When the video of this came out, the truth came out how a police officer was sitting with his feet on George's neck, the police sat on George's feet for about 6-7 minutes.
George was repeatedly saying that he is not breathing but the police officer did not listen to him. Because of this, George died, after which there is fury in the whole of America and against this there are demonstrations in America.
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