George Floyd protests in America: Some illustrious cricketers have come forward in support to end racism around the globe.
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George Floyd’s killing by a Minneapolis police officer has invoked severe protests around racism in United States. The manner in which the African-American was killed has also invited censuring reactions across social media platforms.
The infamous incident has seen people taking to roads to protest for the death and also demand justice from the authorities. US President Donald Trump’s latest statements around the matter haven’t gone down too well with the people around the world which had added more heat to the criticism.
Apart from some renowned public figures condemning the incident, cricketers have also taken to their social media platform to express their opinion on the same.
Former West Indies captain Daren Sammy, who is known for his outspoken nature, was the first cricketer to put forward his views on his Twitter platform.
Sammy, who last played for West Indies during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 in India, sought support from not just his fans but also from the International Cricket Council. Universe Boss Chris Gayle is another high-profile name who came forward and talked about racism also exists in cricket.
George Floyd protests in America: How cricketers have reacted:
Right now if the cricket world not standing against the injustice against people of color after seeing that last video of that foot down the next of my brother you are also part of the problem.
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) June 1, 2020
. @ICC and all the other boards are you guys not seeing what’s happening to ppl like me? Are you not gonna speak against the social injustice against my kind. This is not only about America. This happens everyday #BlackLivesMatter now is not the time to be silent. I wanna hear u
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) June 2, 2020
For too long black people have suffered. I’m all the way in St Lucia and I’m frustrated If you see me as a teammate then you see #GeorgeFloyd Can you be part of the change by showing your support. #BlackLivesMatter
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) June 2, 2020
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— Chris Gayle (@henrygayle) June 1, 2020
#BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/xuvFdmHcqk
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) June 2, 2020
#blacklivesmatter #blackouttuesday ! https://t.co/OAYpLHPK7q
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) June 2, 2020
The pain is real. People are crying out to be heard. They are hungry. They feel hopeless. They feel helpless. They feel neglected & subjugated. This is not the social contract that was agreed to decades ago. We need leaders who will help, heal, empathize & inspire at all levels.
— Ian bishop (@irbishi) June 1, 2020
We stand for diversity,
We stand against racism. pic.twitter.com/onhWj07n2i
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) June 1, 2020
What happens to the next person can happen to you. Caring about them is caring for yourself.#loveyourneighbour #BlackLivesMatter #GeorgeFloyd
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) June 2, 2020
— ESPN (@espn) June 1, 2020
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