Australian players take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement

Updated : Jul 10, 2021 11:09
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Editorji News Desk

Aaron Finch-led Australia became the first senior cricket team from the country to take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement on Friday. 

Aussie players took a knee along with the West Indian players before the start of the 1st T20 in St Lucia. Cricket Australia in a statement said that they did that to recognise and show their support to all those who have been victims of racial injustice and discrimination.

Australia though lost the 1st T20 by 18 runs and were bowled out for just 127, chasing 146.

Also read: New-look England stun favourites Pakistan to win 1st ODI in Cardiff

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