T20 World Cup: England and West Indies gamers take the knee in combat towards racism, followers cheer on

ICC T20 World Cup 2021: England gamers joined the West Indies in taking a knee simply earlier than the primary ball was bowled to indicate their help within the combat towards racism. West Indies have been repeatedly taking the knee to indicate their help within the combat towards racism (AP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSWest Indies and England gamers took the knee earlier than play began in DubaiTaking a knee is a gesture exhibiting help within the combat towards racismEngland and West Indies had carried out the anti-racism gesture when cricket resumed final 12 monthsThe small crowd current contained in the Dubai International Stadium made a loud noise as they cheered for the West Indies and England gamers for taking a knee simply earlier than their Super 12 opener within the T20 World Cup on Saturday.

England joined the Windies in taking a knee simply earlier than the primary ball was bowled to indicate their help within the combat towards racism. The gesture was applauded by the followers.Both England and West Indies had carried out the anti-racism gesture forward of every of the three Tests they performed in England in summer season final 12 months, with Morgan’s limited-overs performers doing likewise throughout a one-day worldwide sequence towards Ireland.ENG vs WI, T20 World Cup: Live UpdatesEngland had confirmed even earlier than the sport that they might be following the defending champions in taking a knee earlier than dealing with the West Indies in Match 2 of Group 1 in the principle draw. England gamers had additionally lent their help to the Black Lives Matter motion within the dwelling sequence towards West Indies final 12 months.”Tomorrow we’ll be part of the West Indies in taking a knee to indicate our help within the combat towards racism,” Morgan had stated within the pre-match media interplay.“The second part of it is we’ve always felt that we need something that within our squad and our side that we feel a part of making a change, both locally and nationally and potentially globally.”Explaining the reason behind the move, Morgan said, “Our moment of unity we have had at home for quite a period of time has been our piece of cultural development, education, raising awareness within that space, as well, and it’s worked for us, and it’s progressing nicely and guys are engaged and want to do more.“Unfortunately during this tournament, we’re not able to do that. If we could do that every game, we would. But yeah, we’re more than happy to take a knee tomorrow.”Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.