Siobhan Halo 2,761 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Cricketer told West Indies’ Shannon Gabriel ‘there is nothing wrong with being gay’ The England cricket captain Joe Root has been widely hailed for his response to alleged homophobic abuse after telling an opponent that “there is nothing wrong with being gayâ€. Root was out in the middle during the third and final Test in Saint Lucia on Monday when he had a heated altercation with the West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel. While the stump microphones did not pick up Gabriel’s initial remarks, he was spoken to about his language by the umpires at the time. On Tuesday night he was charged with a breach of the International Cricket Council’s code of conduct for using “language of a personal, insulting, obscene and/or offensive natureâ€. .. Root has not yet elaborated on what exactly Gabriel said to him, suggesting only that it was “something he might regretâ€. However, his response to the bowler’s sledging was immediate – with Root telling the West Indian bowler twice “Don’t use it as an insult†before adding: “There’s nothing wrong with being gay.†.. Homosexuality is illegal in Saint Lucia, and those convicted can face a prison sentence of between five and 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capital 855 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Go Joe! More reason to stan him. Any cricket fans here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seunghee's eyebrows 32,615 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Go Joe! More reason to stan him. Any cricket fans here? Me lol. Aussie here. I like Joe Root and Alastair Cook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siobhan Halo 2,761 Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 Go Joe! More reason to stan him. Any cricket fans here? I saw Joe in a couple of the 2015 Ashes tests, the match at Trent Bridge when England knocked over Aus for 60 and then Joe comes out and smashes 130 odd in quick time to set up the easy win, he was masterful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiMiJu 1,858 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Sounds like a good guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capital 855 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Me lol. Aussie here. I like Joe Root and Alastair Cook. Yes, I saw you in that earlier post. Aussies beat SL so I guess they're feeling more confident now. Isn't Smith supposed to come back soon? I saw Joe in a couple of the 2015 Ashes tests, the match at Trent Bridge when England knocked over Aus for 60 and then Joe comes out and smashes 130 odd in quick time to set up the easy win, he was masterful. I am so jealous - watching Ashes live is like a dream! Also you watched such good matches! Are you a fan of the English team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seunghee's eyebrows 32,615 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 Yes, I saw you in that earlier post. Aussies beat SL so I guess they're feeling more confident now. Isn't Smith supposed to come back soon? I am so jealous - watching Ashes live is like a dream! Also you watched such good matches! Are you a fan of the English team? lol SL aren't really confidence boosters. yes he is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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