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Juventus’ Matuidi claims racial abuse
Turin, Jan 7 (IANS) Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi has claimed that he was a victim of racial abuse during their 1-0 Serie A away win against Cagliari on Saturday.
Matuidi was seen complaining to the referee during the second half as he won a corner for the visitors.
“Today I experienced racism during the match. Weak people try to intimidate with hate. I am not a hater and can only be sorry for those who set bad examples,” the 30-year-old French international wrote on Facebook.
“Football is a way to spread equality, passion and inspiration and this is what I am here for. Peace. Juventus #equalgame,” the former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star added.
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Sunil Gavaskar gives his opinion of GT allrounder Rahul Tewatia
The left-handed batsman from Haryana is garnering praise from all quarters for the way he’s finishing games regularly in the most exciting IPL season.
Gavaskar reckons Tewatia’s whirlwind knock in Sharjah (in IPL 2020) where he smashed West Indies pacer Sheldon Cottrell for five sixes in an over, gave him the confidence that he belongs to the big stage.
Speaking on Cricket Live on Star Sports, Gavaskar said, “That assault on Sheldon Cottrell in Sharjah gave him the belief to do the impossible and the confidence that he belongs here. We saw the impossible (he did with the bat) the other day as well. There’s no twitching or touching the pads (which shows a batter’s nervousness) when he bats in the death overs. He just waits for the ball to be delivered and plays his shots. He’s got all the shots in the book, but most importantly his temperament to stay cool in a crisis is brilliant.”
Gavaskar has also nicknamed the 28-year-old cricketer the ‘ice-man’ and lauded Tewatia’s ability to remain unruffled during the tense moments.