Sydney Sixers Becomes 1st BBL 2020 Team To Kneel For Black Lives Matter Before Every Game

The Big Bash League action is back and defending champions Sydney Sixers opened their campaign against the Hobart Hurricanes. The Sixers are one of the most successful and popular sides in the BBL 2020, and have been earmarked as one of the favourites for the tournament. And while the Men in Pink did not get their title defence to good a start, they made their mark by pledging themselves to the fight against racism. Ahead of their game against Hobart Hurricanes, the Sydney Sixers team led by stand-in captain Daniel Hughes took the knee ahead of the first ball of the game. The Hurricanes also joined as both teams used the gesture to make a stand against racism. The Sydney Sixers said in a statement ahead of their game against Hobart said that the examples of people being mistreated simply due to the colour of their skin was “unacceptable” as they revealed their desire to tackle racial injustice. Sixers’ move comes after New Zealand players took the knee along with West Indian players in their ongoing bilateral series. The statement further revealed that the Sixers will take a knee before the first ball in support of their teammates and those who have been impacted by racism. The stance follows an education session provided by several members of the squad and comes with unanimous support from players and staff. The statement further said that as a club and as individuals, the Sixers have committed to educating themselves better on the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, to fight for inclusion and justice, and to stand with communities on the path to reconciliation and equal rights.