West Indies and England players take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter
Britain and West Indies players all took a knee on the side of the Black Lives Matter development before the main Test in Southampton.
Match authorities likewise participated, while the two arrangements of players are conveying a
logo on their shirts.
West Indies pace bowler Shannon Gabriel revealed to BBC Sport: "It was an incredible second, demonstrating something we represent and that prejudice has no part in cricket."
Britain arrived at 35-1 on a day restricted to 17.4 overs by the rain and terrible light.
After watching a second's quietness to recollect the carries on with lost to the coronavirus pandemic and West Indies incredible Sir Everton Weekes, the players and authorities accepting their situations as though to begin the Test, while other crew individuals and private cabin staff lined the limit.
They all at that point dropped to a knee, with a large number of the West Indies players lifting a correct hand secured by a dark glove.
Britain wicketkeeper Jos Buttler stated: "It was an extremely solid message and it was significant for the two sides to show solidarity and do that together.
"It was a ground-breaking message that requirements to go ahead and be taken forward and I was happy that we had the option to be a piece of it."
Britain batting mentor Graham Thorpe included: "Kids from various foundations, races, religions, you need them to have the option to stand together.
"On the off chance that that is a beginning from the England cricket crew to show that, at that point, we are glad to have done it."
There have been fights far and wide since the passing of American George Floyd in May.
Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man, kicked the bucket after his neck was stooped on by a cop for about nine minutes while he was being controlled.
Premier League players have stooped toward the start of each match since English football's first-class continued after the coronavirus lockdown.
As the death of George Floyd has shaken the sports world as well so players and athletes from various sports took a knee before starting the game.
Some Formula 1 driver took a knee before Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix.
In Southampton, the players and authorities stooped for a little more than 20 seconds, and there was likewise a banner conveying the peak of West Indies and the Black Lives Matter logo hung in the sightseers' changing area.
Asked before the match whether any demonstration of help for Black Lives Matter would be rehashed all through the three-Test arrangement, Stokes said talks among England and West Indies were progressing.
As they rehearsed on Wednesday morning, England players wore preparing shirts that conveyed the names of key laborers who have served through the coronavirus pandemic.
The individuals named on the shirts were assigned by their nearby cricket clubs and included specialists, medical attendants, carers, and educators.
Match authorities likewise participated, while the two arrangements of players are conveying a
logo on their shirts.
West Indies pace bowler Shannon Gabriel revealed to BBC Sport: "It was an incredible second, demonstrating something we represent and that prejudice has no part in cricket."
Britain arrived at 35-1 on a day restricted to 17.4 overs by the rain and terrible light.
After watching a second's quietness to recollect the carries on with lost to the coronavirus pandemic and West Indies incredible Sir Everton Weekes, the players and authorities accepting their situations as though to begin the Test, while other crew individuals and private cabin staff lined the limit.
They all at that point dropped to a knee, with a large number of the West Indies players lifting a correct hand secured by a dark glove.
Britain wicketkeeper Jos Buttler stated: "It was an extremely solid message and it was significant for the two sides to show solidarity and do that together.
"It was a ground-breaking message that requirements to go ahead and be taken forward and I was happy that we had the option to be a piece of it."
Britain batting mentor Graham Thorpe included: "Kids from various foundations, races, religions, you need them to have the option to stand together.
"On the off chance that that is a beginning from the England cricket crew to show that, at that point, we are glad to have done it."
There have been fights far and wide since the passing of American George Floyd in May.
Floyd, a 46-year-old unarmed black man, kicked the bucket after his neck was stooped on by a cop for about nine minutes while he was being controlled.
Premier League players have stooped toward the start of each match since English football's first-class continued after the coronavirus lockdown.
As the death of George Floyd has shaken the sports world as well so players and athletes from various sports took a knee before starting the game.
Some Formula 1 driver took a knee before Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix.
In Southampton, the players and authorities stooped for a little more than 20 seconds, and there was likewise a banner conveying the peak of West Indies and the Black Lives Matter logo hung in the sightseers' changing area.
Asked before the match whether any demonstration of help for Black Lives Matter would be rehashed all through the three-Test arrangement, Stokes said talks among England and West Indies were progressing.
As they rehearsed on Wednesday morning, England players wore preparing shirts that conveyed the names of key laborers who have served through the coronavirus pandemic.
The individuals named on the shirts were assigned by their nearby cricket clubs and included specialists, medical attendants, carers, and educators.
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