Jordan believes England have set an example by 'embracing diversity', opines on racism

England's Chris Jordan believes that his side has set an example by embracing diversity and that side openly addresses issues of racial discrimination when need arises. Following killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and giant impetus gained by Black Lives Matter movement, cricket stars have voiced out against racism and have called for zero tolerance to any discrimination based on skin colour. Chris Jordan pointed out that England team co-existed peacefully with members from diverse cultures and that issues of racism were promptly addressed by side if y transpired. 

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'A good example to follow'

Talking to SkySports, England pacer pointed out at team's diversity consisting of likes of Moeen Ali, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer and said that balanced side was well-led by skipper Eoin Morgan. Jordan revealed that all individuals of team had a role to play in disseminating anti-racial policies and that racism wasn't an issue for England. Urging rest to view England as a team that has set an example by embracing diversity, Jordan said that team enjoyed good camaraderie, both on and off pitch, and that mutual respect shared by players' was key to success of diverse side. 

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Bravo, Sammy demand equality & respect

West Indies' star all-rounder Dwayne Bravo joined his former teammates in raising his voice against discrimination based on colour, saying 'eugh is eugh'. Following murder of George Floyd and protests that rocked US in aftermath, former Windies skipper Daren Sammy and power-hitter Chris Gayle opened up about racism in cricket and called for ICC to take cognizance of discrimination and demanded governing body to take a stance. Dwayne Bravo joined his countrymen in speaking out against racial discrimination and demanded for respect and equality. 

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Speaking to Pommie Mbangwa on Instagram, Dwayne Bravo said that he had seen world discriminate against black people, being one himself and that community has never asked for revenge. former Windies skipper demanded to kw why y were being greeted with hate and discrimination despite respecting everyone equally. Bravo said that black community did t want a 'revenge war' but just wanted to be treated equally. 

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