Michael Holding message on Black Lives Matter: Former West Indian fast bowler inspires the cricketing fraternity with educational message on racism.
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Former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding has allured the attention of the cricketing fraternity on the back of his nearly five-minute long message on needing to educate communities with respect to racism.
Speaking before the start of the first Test of West Indies’ tour of England at the Ageas Bowl, Holding didn’t feel shy about touching topics such as religion, white privilege and brainwashing by citing anecdotes from the past stating how narratives have been against the black community.
The powerful video has been uploaded on the Twitter handle of Sky Sports Cricket and has received immense love and support from both current and former cricketers, broadcasters and plentiful fans on the same platform.
It is worth mentioning that both the teams will be supporting the ‘Black Lives Matter’ badge on their jerseys in this series to raise awareness and support the protest which had happened after the killing of George Floyd in United States weeks ago.
Previously, prominent cricketers such as Daren Sammy, Chris Gayle, Kevin Pietersen and many others had expressed their support regarding the matter.
Michael Holding message on Black Lives Matter
“Until we educate the entire human race, this thing will not stop.”
Michael Holding delivers a powerful message, explaining why #BlackLivesMatter. pic.twitter.com/2jiATkOqQ4
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 8, 2020
How Twitterati reacted:
Powerful. Very powerful. https://t.co/GojanXbvYI
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 8, 2020
We all need educating … PLEASE watch … Michael Holdings greatest delivery … https://t.co/KQJQML04j6
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) July 8, 2020
I love Michael Holding.
— Jimmy Neesham (@JimmyNeesh) July 8, 2020
Listen. Absorb. Retweet. #BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/YlQHsWx0Ma
— Sreshth Shah (@sreshthx) July 8, 2020
Michael Holding’s voice and words can heal a broken soul.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) July 8, 2020
A powerful message from Michael Holding pic.twitter.com/UtmfTVe6PU #BlackLivesMatter
— Saj Sadiq (@Saj_PakPassion) July 8, 2020
Fantastic and I am so glad he said what he said. Makes our sport richer. https://t.co/163HlAtnJC
— Boria Majumdar (@BoriaMajumdar) July 8, 2020
“They keep telling me there’s nothing called white privilege. Give me a break.”
Must watch from Michael Holding on #BlackLivesMatter
(via @SkyCricket) pic.twitter.com/uL07Tq3sX0
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) July 8, 2020
He is going to retire from Comm Box in 2021. At least that’s his plan.
The knowledge, the poise, dignity in delivery, a learning experience for all broadcasters around the world. #ENGvWIhttps://t.co/hRWpY1Z1Xp— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) July 8, 2020
Michael Holding. I can listen to him all day. And today, you should too. https://t.co/BeYtCNM6pt
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) July 8, 2020
Listen. https://t.co/m7kbwjJ7Do
— Jamie Alter (@alter_jamie) July 8, 2020
Who knew that a delayed toss on cricket’s return will teach us more than the respect for game? #michaelholding delivering the message in the most simple way! #respect and it’s a welcome sight to see a sports channel providing platform for imp discussions like these! @SkyCricket https://t.co/lYGLrotOzN
— preetidahiya (@preetiddahiya) July 8, 2020
“We’ve all been looking away for too long.” @nassercricket opens up on his experiences of racism, the impact of the killing of George Floyd and why people should be proud to wear #BlackLivesMatter badges. pic.twitter.com/H80j6aZ0b2
— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) July 8, 2020
Holding’s greatest spell (and that’s saying something) pic.twitter.com/pkXKunHiNj
— Jarrod Kimber (@ajarrodkimber) July 8, 2020
Incredible. Watch. https://t.co/5izugMJy57
— Charles Dagnall (@CharlesDagnall) July 8, 2020
LISTEN . @MHolding153 speaks of dehumanisation of the black race. #BlackLivesMattter https://t.co/UMgPnLG0oJ
— neeru bhatia (@neerubhatia3) July 8, 2020
Fuck the cricket, get Ebony and Michael Holding to do this all day.
Let them educate but – mostly – let them talk as loud as they want. People need to listen, learn. Don’t just applaud, don’t just retweet. Be part of the change.
— Vithushan Ehantharajah (@Vitu_E) July 8, 2020
This is really eye-opening stuff from Michael Holding here. Compelling viewing. “We need to go back teach both sides of history. Until we do that, this thing will not stop.”
— Jack Pitt-Brooke (@JackPittBrooke) July 8, 2020
Absolutely brilliant feature by @SkyCricket with Michael Holding and @ejrainfordbrent on #BlackLivesMatter. Suddenly very glad for the rain break so we could all watch that. Respect to all involved. Xx
— Felix White (@felixwhite) July 8, 2020
It is as important to listen to Michael Holding as it is to read some of the comments underneath this. We have a long way to go. https://t.co/966rTwPEwK
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) July 8, 2020
That’s powerful . https://t.co/mt3Q198bdP
— Deep Dasgupta (@DeepDasgupta7) July 8, 2020
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