England captain Heather Knight has been handed a suspended £1,000 fine after a photo of her in “blackface” emerged on social media.
England captain Heather Knight has been handed a suspended £1,000 fine after a photo of her in “blackface” emerged on social media. Knight, who is set to lead England in the upcoming T20 World Cup, has said she is “truly sorry” after the snap was deemed “racist and discriminatory” by Cricket Discipline Commission adjudicator Tim O’Gorman.The image was not shared by Knight herself, rather it was posted on another person’s Facebook account.
Back then, I simply was not as educated as to the implications and consequences of my actions as I have become since. There was no ill-intent meant.“Whilst I can’t change the past, I am passionate and committed to using my platform to promote inclusivity across the game ensuring underrepresented groups are afforded the same opportunities and fulfilment within the game as I have.
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