After the match, Kohli said the gesture was guided by a communication from “management”, when the rival side agreed to pay tribute of their own.
India captain Virat Kohli said the team’s gesture of taking a knee in support of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement ahead of the T20 World Cup game against Pakistan was guided by a communication from the “management” when the rival side paid tribute to him. agreed to give. its own.
Kohli’s people took a knee in support of the movement that began with the death of African-American George Floyd at the hands of a white police officer in the United States.
Kohli pointed out, “It was informed to us by the management. The Pakistan team agreed to pay their tributes for the same cause, and then we accepted our side as well. Yes, it was decided.” It was,” Kohli pointed out as India lost by 10 wickets in the match played on Sunday night.
The Pakistani players, captained by Babar Azam, also paid tribute to him by holding their right hand from the heart.
Players including cricketers from across the world are kneeling to show support to the movement.
The Indian team was pointing for the first time.
The England and West Indies teams, along with match officials, took a knee during their three-match Test series last summer, the first from the game.
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