The Oliver Robinson controversy has snowballed out of proportion and created a social media storm that has the potential to derail England cricket.
Here's a timeline of what happened so far.
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Here's a timeline of what happened so far.
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On Day 1 of the Lord’s Test between England and New Zealand, historical tweets emerged in which Robinson – the teenager – had made derogatory remarks about Muslims, people of Asian heritage and women.
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It remains unclear as to who circulated these tweets on social media. Robinson’s Twitter handle is currently suspended.
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“My new Muslim friend is the bomb.” “I wonder if Asian people put smileys like this ¦)” “Guy next to me on the train definitely has Ebola.”
These were some of the controversial tweets.
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These were some of the controversial tweets.
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Robinson immediately apologised for his posts and made a statement at the close of play on Day 1 stating that he was “embarrassed” and “ashamed” by the posts.
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