Following his allegations, Sammy said that he had a rather ‘interesting conversation’ with one of the players from SRH and he was now looking to focus on the positives that can come out from the episode, reported Indian Express.
However, Bollywood actor Swara Bhaskar wants the SRH squad to apologise for their actions regardless." Dear Daren Sammy. if someone used the N word at a black person and said they “operated from a place of love” what would you say? Same with word ‘Kaalu’ and it’s variations. And team members of Sun Risers. Show some decency and spine say sorry to Daren officially! " Bhasker tweeted.
To this Sammy had responded by assuring Bhaskar that he in no way condoned what was said to him. "Don’t get me wrong I’m not condoning what was done/said. I’m saying let’s use this opportunity to educate each other so it doesn’t happen again. One can only apologize if he/she feels wrong about something. I’m confident&proud to be black. That will never change."
Don’t get me wrong I’m not condoning what was done/said. I’m saying let’s use this opportunity to educate each other so it doesn’t happen again. One can only apologize if he/she feels wrong about something. I’m confident&proud to be black. That will never change 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾😂 https://t.co/HeA1Erwby3
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) June 12, 2020
The Bollywood actress replied to his tweet saying, “Totally agree Daren! Shows generosity & grace on your part. But it’s important that your teammates own up to their action, even if they didn’t mean it- or didn’t realise- they still played a racist exchange. As you say education- realisation and owning up to one’s actions."
Totally agree Daren! Shows generosity & grace on your part. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 But it’s important that your teammates own up to their action, even if they didn’t mean it- or didn’t realise- they still played a racist exchange. As you say education- realisation & owning up to one’s actions. https://t.co/Tgf8mcFZ9e
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) June 12, 2020
The back and forth ended on Sammy highlighting that it wasn't on him "to force anyone to apologise".
But that’s not on me to force anyone. It must be on one’s one free will. But I will continue to highlight or educate the need for change.. there’s no place for such in this world https://t.co/d63Ox3MmqJ
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) June 13, 2020
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