In Case You Missed It: Cricket's reckoning with racism
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ESPNcricinfo staff
15-Jun-2020
Daren Sammy called out casual racism in the IPL and wants his former team-mates to hold themselves accountable • Getty Images
As the protests over George Floyd's death spilled out across the world, cricket had its own reckoning with racism and discrimination. Daren Sammy demanded answers from his IPL team-mates, Michael Carberry said cricket was rife with racism, and the ECB committed to bringing in more inclusive change to English cricket. Meanwhile, the West Indies team landed in England to begin training for the first bit of cricket to be played post-pandemic, even while other countries grapple with Covid-19 - Pakistan's Shahid Afridi just announced that he had tested positive. It's been a solemn week for cricket, and here's what you may have missed.
West Indies embark for historic England tour after passing Covid tests
The squad arrived in Manchester last Tuesday, where they will train for three weeks before the bio-secure Test series begins on July 8.
The squad arrived in Manchester last Tuesday, where they will train for three weeks before the bio-secure Test series begins on July 8.
Daren Sammy: 'I refuse to allow any other person to make me feel mentally less'
Last week the former West Indies captain in a video demanded to know why his Sunrisers Hyderabad team-mates called him "kalu", and asked them to get in touch with him so they could have an open discussion. Sammy spoke to Nagraj Gollapudi about wanting to use this as a teaching moment, and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations. ESPNcricinfo editor Sambit Bal highlighted the insidious nature of colourism in South Asia, and how it's time we accepted it for what it was - racism.
Last week the former West Indies captain in a video demanded to know why his Sunrisers Hyderabad team-mates called him "kalu", and asked them to get in touch with him so they could have an open discussion. Sammy spoke to Nagraj Gollapudi about wanting to use this as a teaching moment, and the importance of having uncomfortable conversations. ESPNcricinfo editor Sambit Bal highlighted the insidious nature of colourism in South Asia, and how it's time we accepted it for what it was - racism.
Is the DRS a good thing? Yes, if you're a fingerspinner, no, if you're a left-hand batsman
How have batsmen and bowlers gained and lost under the various eras of the lbw law? Kartikeya Date breaks it down.
How have batsmen and bowlers gained and lost under the various eras of the lbw law? Kartikeya Date breaks it down.
Who is the greatest ODI batsman of all time?
Anantha Narayanan puts together a definitive analysis that takes more than just performance figures into account.
Anantha Narayanan puts together a definitive analysis that takes more than just performance figures into account.
When was the last time India were asked to follow on in Tests?
And what's the highest score in a follow-on innings? Bharath Seervi has all the numbers.
And what's the highest score in a follow-on innings? Bharath Seervi has all the numbers.
Was Shannon Gabriel's 'brain fade' in Dominica a calculated move gone wrong?
His slog off Yasir Shah has been called the worst shot in the history of Test cricket, but there was logic behind it, says Sidharth Monga
His slog off Yasir Shah has been called the worst shot in the history of Test cricket, but there was logic behind it, says Sidharth Monga
Hot Seat: Who could rewrite the story of Headingley 2019?
With eight runs to win, Jack Leach is finally on strike for a full over. Whom do you bowl? Our writers play captain to change that fateful Ashes innings.
With eight runs to win, Jack Leach is finally on strike for a full over. Whom do you bowl? Our writers play captain to change that fateful Ashes innings.
The lost legacy of Krom Hendricks, South Africa's first great black cricketer
More than a hundred years ago, South Africa lost their fastest bowler to the politics of segregation. Now a new book traces the remarkable and tragic life of the country's forgotten cricket great.
More than a hundred years ago, South Africa lost their fastest bowler to the politics of segregation. Now a new book traces the remarkable and tragic life of the country's forgotten cricket great.
'I had a lot of greed for runs because of all the ducks at the start'
Former Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu reflects on his double-hundreds, his coaching philosophy, and the stalwarts he played with in his career.
Former Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu reflects on his double-hundreds, his coaching philosophy, and the stalwarts he played with in his career.
'I was better at fielding and football than Ian Botham'
Roland Butcher, the former England batsman who later became a football coach talks to George Dobell about his playing days.
Roland Butcher, the former England batsman who later became a football coach talks to George Dobell about his playing days.
Tim Paine looked like a leader, then became one
Australia's Test captain overcame injury, took the hot seat, and found empathy. Daniel Brettig traces his journey.
Australia's Test captain overcame injury, took the hot seat, and found empathy. Daniel Brettig traces his journey.