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Quinton de Kock Explains His Stand On Taking The Knee: Full Statement

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Quinton de Kock Explains His Stand On Taking The Knee: Full Statement

South African goalkeeper batsman Quinton Decock apologized to his teammates and fans on Thursday for his decision to withdraw from the West Indies in the ongoing Super 12 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup. de Kock explained the reasons behind his decision in a statement, which was posted on Twitter by Cricket South Africa. De Cock once said that if he could “help educate others and make their lives better”, he was “very happy” to kneel down.

This is Quinton De Cock’s complete statement” “I want to first apologize to my teammates and the fans returning home. I never wanted this to be a problem for Quinton. I understand the importance of fighting racism, and I also understand our responsibility as players to give an example. If kneeling helps educate others and make their lives better, I would be happy to do so. In any case, I did not play against the West Indies, especially the West Indies itself.

This does not mean that no one is respected. Some people may not understand that we were hit by this problem on the way to the game on Tuesday morning. I apologize for all the hurt, confusion, and anger that I caused. Until now, I have remained silent on this very important issue. But I think I have explained a little bit. For those who don’t know, I come from a mixed family. My half-sister is of color, and my stepmother is black.

For me, the life of black people has been very important since I was born. It’s not just because there is an international movement. The rights and equality of all people are more important than any individual. I have understood since I was young that we all have rights, and these rights are very important. When I was told that we had to do it the way we were told, I felt that my rights were taken away. Since we chatted with the board last night, very emotional, I think we also have a better understanding of their intentions.

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I hope this will happen sooner, because what happened on match day could have been avoided. I know I want to set an example. We have been told before that we can choose to do what we want to do. I choose to leave my ideas to myself, thinking of the pride of playing for my family and my country.

News Source : NDTV

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Anushka Sharma comes out to support Virat Kohli in the Ind vs Aus Test at Perth; fans say ‘Bhabhi ji in the house’

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Anushka Sharma comes out to support Virat Kohli in the Ind vs Aus Test at Perth; fans say ‘Bhabhi ji in the house’

Anushka Sharma kept her look simple in a white T-shirt teamed with denims. Several photos from the stadium featuring the actor have surfaced on social media.

Anushka Sharma was in full cheer mode as she rooted for her husband, Virat Kohli, and Team India during the India vs Australia Test match in Perth on Saturday. The actor was spotted enthusiastically cheering him on from the stands, and fans were totally loving her vibe. Also read: Anushka Sharma wishes Virat Kohli on birthday with the cutest pic; son Akaay makes Instagram debut

Anushka supports Virat

The actor was spotted in the stands during the ongoing Test match between India and Australia at Optus Stadium, Perth. Anushka kept her look simple in a white T-shirt teamed with denims. Several photos and videos from the stadium featuring the actor have surfaced on social media.

In one clip, she is clapping for the team, while in one she is standing with a plate in her hand. She was also spotted celebrating along with Sanjana Ganesan when Harshit Rana took Virat Kohli’s advice to dismiss Mitchell Starc.

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Before the opening test got underway, Anushka and Virat along with their kids were spotted spending time in Perth. In the photo, Virat and Anushka are seen sipping coffee with their daughter, Vamika, sitting in a stroller.

Fans react

Fans were thrilled to see Anushka come out to support her husband and took to social media to express their admiration for the couple. “She is the great support of Kohli. Great couple,” wrote one user, with another sharing, “Queen supporting the king”.

“Bhabhi ji in the house,” exclaimed one user, with another mentioning, “Bhabhi ji arrived”. “Kohli’s ladyluck,” read one comment. One user wrote, “Anushka Supporting her charm”. “Queen of cricket,” gushed one user.

More about Anushka and Virat

Anushka and Virat welcomed their elder daughter, Vamika, on January 11, 2021. They once again became parents to their younger son, Akaay, on February 15, 2024. They have not shown either of their kids’ faces to the world.

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Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli divide their time between London and Mumbai as they have houses in both cities. Anushka has been away from films since her last release, Zero, in 2018. She finished Chakda Xpress, the biopic of Jhulan Goswami, in 2022. However, the film is yet to get a release date. Chakda Xpress is slated to be released on Netflix.

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