by sussexpob » Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:07 am
It would be pretty tragic for the ICC to idly stand by and allow Gabriel to escape punishment if his original words were heard by the umpires. I cant see why a homophobic slur should be treated any different to any other form of abuse, and there are very little homosexual sportspeople who feel comfortable enough to talk about their sexuality; if players can do this and get away with that, it sends the wrong messages for the future. Someone like Rabada got banned for swearing, and a West Indian is currently banned for not bowling quick enough; yet, nothing is being done about this?
Its massively more important considering this test is being played in the only country in the Americas that refused UN recommendations to legislate for anti-homosexuality discrimination. Cricket should be making a stand against the inherent discrimination that exists (I think all the East Caribbean, its illegal to be gay) in this geographical area, not de facto accepting it by allowing it to happen without punishment.
England also have a duty to support LGBT community, and demand adequate punishment for it. Its sad they are so happy to let it be brushed under the carpet.
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