British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed comments from his culture and sports secretary on Monday that English cricket’s ruling body went “over the top” by suspending Ollie Robinson, but just hours later it emerged a second England player had posted “historic offensive material” on social media. Oliver Dowden on Monday urged the England and Wales […]
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England suspension for Robinson over racist tweets ‘over the top’: minister
English cricket’s ruling body has gone “over the top” by suspending paceman Ollie Robinson over historical racist and sexist tweets, culture and sports secretary Oliver Dowden said on Monday. He urged the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to “think again” over the sanction for the 27-year-old. Robinson — who impressed with ball and bat […]
England suspend Robinson pending racism probe
Ollie Robinson will miss next week’s second Test against New Zealand at Edgbaston after being suspended from all international cricket pending an investigation into racist and sexist Twitter messages, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Sunday.Sussex quick Robinson made an impressive on-field England debut in the drawn first Test at Lord’s concluded Sunday.But […]
England bowler Robinson apologises for racist and sexist tweets
England fast bowler Ollie Robinson apologised Wednesday after a series of tweets of a racist and sexist nature came to light during his Test debut against New Zealand at Lord’s. The 27-year-old led England’s attack with 2-50 on the first day of the two-match series, but his performance was overshadowed as Twitter messages he had […]