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Cricket not free from racism, I was a victim too, says Chris Gayle

Gayle did not elaborate what he was subjected to but hinted that he was subjected to racism when he plied his trade in various T20 leagues

Chris Gayle (Photo: ICC)
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Gayle's comments have come when USA is witnessing massive protests following the death of African-American George Floyd, who succumbed to atrocity from a white police officer, Derek Chauvin. (Photo: ICC)

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West Indies batsman Chris Gayle on Monday said he has faced racist remarks several times in his career because of the colour of his skin, claiming that the gentleman's game was not free of racism.
 
Gayle did not elaborate what he was subjected to but hinted that he was subjected to racism when he plied his trade in various T20 leagues.
 
Gayle's comments have come when USA is witnessing massive protests following the death of African-American George Floyd, who succumbed to atrocity from a white police officer, Derek Chauvin.

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