Hashim Amla supports Lungi Ngidi over ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement
Amla feels that a section of people in South Africa is being oppressed and “dark skinned people” have faced the “worst”.
Hashim Amla, the former South Africa right-handed batsman, has come out in support of young fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who voiced his strong opinions on the ‘Black Live Matter’ issue. A couple of days ago, 30 former Proteas signed a statement, supporting the Proteas speedster and asking the national cricket board to address the ever-lasting issue of racism in the sport.
Among them were Herschelle Gibbs, Paul Adams, Makhaya Ntini and others. However, a few players, including Boeta Dippenaar and Pat Symcox wasn’t quite happy with Ngidi’s words, saying ‘All Lives Matter’. Amla, who hung his boots from the highest level last year, explained why the movement is a relevant one for people around the entire world.
The issue regarding racism has been doing the rounds ever since George Floyd lost his life in the United States of America (USA). It created an uproar and even the cricketers started coming out, speaking on the grave matter. Darren Sammy said how he was being addressed to by a racial slur when he played for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Recently, before England’s Test against the West Indies in Southampton, former pacer Michael Holding also sent out a strong speech. On the issue, Amla feels that a section of people in South Africa is being oppressed and “dark skinned people” have faced the “worst”.
Excerpts from Hashim Amla’s message:
“Waking up to 100s of messages on my whatsapp is a usual occurrence especially with the introduction of whatsapp groups. Most of the time it’s not serious stuff but I now know that being offline for a day(for whatever reason) can throw you into a storm unwittingly.
Well… here’s my (latest) weather report
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) campaign has relevance for everyone. Why?
In the Islamic tradition it is understood that the first man, Adam (peace be upon him), was of dark skin henceforth all of humanity have deep roots to this proud heritage and should have zero qualms in being referred to as black.
This make it even clearer for the person who believes in their black lineage that the imagined superiority of whites over blacks or blacks over whites, or one nationality over another, is simply delusional. Yes, that’s right- nothing but delusional.”
Amla’s post
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