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Russell, Pooran among four Windies seniors to opt out of T20Is against SL

Russell, Pooran among four Windies seniors to opt out of T20Is against SL

Russell, Pooran among four Windies seniors to opt out of T20Is against SL
Published on Oct 05, 2024 12:12 PM IST
PTI |

'Love for the game doesn't buy you groceries at supermarket': Sammy's big remark

Former West Indies all-rounder Daren Sammy has voiced his concerns about the pay disparity between West Indies' cricketers and cricketers from other nations.

File image of Daren Sammy.(Reuters)
Published on Nov 02, 2022 10:28 PM IST

'It's a no-brainer': 2-time World Cup winning captain picks favourite for T20 WC

Former captain of the West Indies, Darren Sammy has named his favourite to win the 2021 T20 World Cup.

New Zealand, Pakistan, India, England and West Indies are believed to be the five strongest contenders.(Getty Images)
Updated on Aug 22, 2021 08:15 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Darren Sammy appointed member of CWI Board of Directors

Sammy, who led West Indies to two back-to-back T20 titles in 2012 and 2016, is one of the three appointments of Independent Directors approved at last Thursday's meeting to serve for the next two-years.

File image of Darren Sammy.(Getty Images)
Published on Jun 23, 2021 03:22 PM IST
PTI | , St John's, Antigua

'Akhtar's bouncer hit Lara on head; I questioned if I want to play again'

Speaking in an interview with The Current as per the Cricket Pakistan website, Sammy recalled the incident which took place at the time when he made his debut for Windies in the Champions Trophy.

Shoaib Akhtar and Darren Sammy.(File)
Updated on May 24, 2021 10:09 PM IST

‘The power of hanging back’: Darren Sammy explains how Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell are able to hit towering sixes

Pollard has been in fine form with the bat and strengthened the Mumbai Indians’ middle-order with his ability to swing big at the death overs. MI all-rounder has hit 10 sixes so far in four matches.

Mumbai Indians batsman Kieron Pollard plays a shot during the Indian Premier League 2020 cricket match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.(PTI)
Updated on Oct 02, 2020 05:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

We black people aren’t asking for much, just treat us as normal human beings: Darren Sammy

The skipper of two victorious World T20 campaigns by West Indies was furious when he found out through a Netflix show that ‘kalu’—he was often called that by some teammates during his three seasons with Sunrisers Hyderabad—was a racist slur.

Darren Sammy.
Updated on Aug 20, 2020 08:02 AM IST
New Delhi | By

I spoke to Ishant Sharma and still consider him a brother like 2014: Darren Sammy

Sammy had alleged that during his time with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014 and 2015, he was often referred to as ‘Kaalu’ (Black), a racial slur the meaning of which he understood only recently.

File image of Darren Sammy with Ishant Sharma.(File)
Updated on Aug 19, 2020 04:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Darren Sammy eyeing international return, says ‘I’ve not closed that door’

Darren Sammy said the long Covid-19 hiatus has given him enough time to introspect and reignited a desire to make a comeback.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: Darren Sammy of the West Indies interacts with Indian spectators during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and the West Indies at WACA on March 6, 2015 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)(Getty Images)
Updated on Aug 15, 2020 06:30 PM IST
Kingston | ByPress Trust of India

‘I wish would not have happened’: Ian Bishop talks about problems that set back West Indies cricket

While the national team struggled in ODI and Tests due to the unavailability of the star players, the T20 side managed to win the World Cup twice. They have spoken out against the West Indies cricket board for their treatment of their players.

Cricket commentator Ian Bishop before the match.(Action Images via Reuters)
Updated on Aug 08, 2020 11:35 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

Darren Sammy slams former South Africa players for criticising Lungi Ngidi over #BlackLivesMatter stand

Sammy, one of the first cricketers to speak up on the issue of racism in cricket, once the movement started spreading, took to Twitter to express his views on the matter.

File photo of Darren Sammy of the West Indies.(Getty Images)
Published on Jul 10, 2020 02:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Byhindustantimes.com

Darren Sammy stress on need to educate young cricketers on racism

Sammy was speaking during ICC’s online series Interviews Inside Out which was moderated by former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop and also featured England’s Isa Guha, former South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy, former Australia allrounder Tom Moody, and Pakistan’s Bazid Khan.

File image of Darren Sammy.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 21, 2020 10:54 PM IST
Dubai | ByPress Trust of India

The thing about race prejudice in India

Racism is deeply embedded in the Indian psyche, aided and abetted by centuries of caste beliefs. Yet we vehemently deny we are racist.

File photo of Darren Sammy playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League.(PTI)
Updated on Jun 18, 2020 04:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times | ByRudraneil Sengupta

‘Why has this happened’: Former English cricketer questions lack of ethnic and black coaches in system

Former English cricketer Owais Shah has talked about the issue saying that English cricket has not given enough opportunities to people from the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Cape Cobras batsman Owais Shah in action against Trinidad and Tobago during the Champions League at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Updated on Jun 16, 2020 08:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

‘Do you want to get in a fight,’ Former West Indies quick narrates encounter with racism

Tino Best revealed the extent of racism was such that it wasn’t just confined to players, but even umpires, who the fast bowler said, treated him and others indifferently.

Tino Best has 57 wickets from 25 Tests for West Indies.(Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 12, 2020 09:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

One can only apologize: Darren Sammy replies to Swara Bhaskar’s ‘SaySorryToDarren’ tweet

Reacting to Darren Sammy’s revelations, Bollywood actress Swara Bhaskar asked what would the response of the West Indian all-rounder’s be if the person “operated from a place of love” while calling him by that name.

Swara Bhaskar (L) and Darren Sammy (R)(HT/Getty)
Updated on Jun 13, 2020 09:11 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

James Anderson opines on racism after Darren Sammy, Chris Gayle

After cricketers like Darren Sammy, Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo spoke up against racism, England fast bowler James Anderson said ‘there more that I can do to help as a player’.

England's bowler James Anderson(AP)
Updated on Jun 12, 2020 12:45 PM IST
Hidustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

‘My brother assured me he operated from place of love’: Darren Sammy after speaking to ‘one of the guys’

Sammy released a video on Monday on Instagram, in which he elaborated on his feelings when he got to know the meaning of the word he and Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera were called in the Sunrisers Hyderabad dressing room

File image of Darren Sammy.(PTI)
Updated on Jun 12, 2020 10:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

‘It hurts me like anyone else’: Sunil Chhetri says that racism is due to ignorance

Asked about his thoughts on incidents of racism, Chhetri said, “It hurts me like anyone lese. It is bad. But most of time, it is due to ignorance, it is because of not knowing.

Indian Football team captain Sunil Chhetri during the launching of Sports performance Enhansing Data Analytics System( SPEDAS) at Global Indian International School at Balewadi in Pune.(HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 09:06 PM IST
New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

‘Would be foolish to say racism doesn’t exist in cricket’: Jason Holder on Darren Sammy’s allegations

While speaking in a recent interview prior to the upcoming series against England, Holder said that it would be foolish for him to say that racism does not exist in cricket.

File image of Jason Holder.(Reuters)
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 11:37 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

Not just cricket, racism well entrenched in every sport

It took Darren Sammy to call out what is a common and casual practice in Indian sporting circles—singling out people with dark coloured skin. Had inferiority complex due to dark skin: Dhanraj Pillay; Speak up, says Jwala Gutta.

It took Darren Sammy to call out what is a common and casual practice in Indian sporting circles—singling out people with dark coloured skin.(IPL)
Updated on Jun 11, 2020 11:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi/Mumbai | ByDhiman Sarkar and Avishek Roy

Enough is enough, we ask for equality and respect: Dwayne Bravo joins Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle against racism

Dwayne Bravo’s comments came after the Black Lives Matter campaign came into being after the killing of African-American man George Flyod in the USA

CSK skipper MS Dhoni and Dwayne Bravo(PTI)
Updated on Jun 10, 2020 11:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

‘It’s in the game’: Chris Gayle supports Darren Sammy on racism revelation in IPL

Both Sammy and Gayle have been vocal ever since an African-American man George Flyod was killed in the USA, giving rise to the Black Lives Matter campaign. But Sammy shook the cricketing world when he revealed of being called by a derogatory name while playing in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli (L) and cricketer Chris Gayle(AFP)
Updated on Jun 10, 2020 10:25 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

Racism not restricted to colour of the skin: Irfan Pathan

When asked if he wrote out of his personal experience or it was something he observed, Pathan told PTI: “It is an observation and I don’t think anyone can deny this.” Pathan, who retired from all forms of the game earlier this year, played 29 Tests, 120 ODIs and 24 T20s.

Irfan Pathan while announcing his retirement from all forms of cricket at a programme.(PTI)
Updated on Jun 09, 2020 07:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

I’ll be messaging them, you know who you are: Darren Sammy on racism during IPL

Darren Sammy released a video on Monday on Instagram, in which he elaborated his feelings when he got to know the meaning of the word he and Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera were called in the Sunrisers Hyderabad dressing room in IPL.

Darren Sammy while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad.(BCCI)
Updated on Jun 09, 2020 05:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

‘Not aware of such things’: Irfan Pathan, Parthiv Patel open up on Darren Sammy’s racism allegations in IPL

The allegations of racism have not been backed by Darren Sammy’s former teammates at IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad Irfan Pathan, Parthiv Patel and Venugopal Rao, who all said that they are unaware about any such instances.

File image of Darren Sammy and Irfan Pathan.(IPL)
Updated on Jun 08, 2020 05:06 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Prashant Saxena

Rules against racism in sports just plaster on sore, society has to tackle it: Holding

“You will get racism, people will shout things at cricket grounds, football grounds, wherever, you can’t stamp out racism by tackling individual sports, you have to tackle the society,” Holding said in an Instagram chat.

Michael Holding(Twitter)
Updated on Jun 08, 2020 09:58 AM IST
New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Just learnt what it meant, now I’m angry: Darren Sammy says he faced racial comments during IPL

Sammy, who is the only captain to have won the T20 World Cup twice - in 2012 and in 2016 - said he and Sri Lank all-rounder Thisara Perera were called as ‘kalu’ while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.

Darren-Sammy Sunrisers-Hyderabad with his teammates during IPL(PTI)
Updated on Jun 07, 2020 10:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com

We stand with our players in fight against racism: West Indies

The CWI said people from the island nations have fought their battles to retain their dignity and identity over decades and returned victorious.

Cricket West Indies(Image Courtesy: windiescricket.com)
Published on Jun 03, 2020 06:28 PM IST
New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India

Pakistan president to give honourary citizenship to Darren Sammy on March 23

In a tweet, the PCB’s media department announced that citizenship will be conferred on Sammy for his “invaluable contribution to cricket in Pakistan”.

Darren Sammy(Twitter)
Updated on Feb 22, 2020 02:54 PM IST
Lahore | ByIndo Asian News Service
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