Sport
Australia v India Test drama as Shane Warne in racism storm over Cheteshwar Pujara nickname – 7NEWS.com.au
The spin king has sparked outrage after using a nickname that’s been the subject of a firestorm overseas.
Shane Warne has sparked outrage by referring to an Indian star with a nickname thats been labelled as disrespectful and racist during day one of the first Test.
While commentating the Adelaide Test between Australia and India for Fox Sports, the cricket great referred to Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara as Steve numerous times.
He explained that Pujaras country cricket teammates in England referred to him by the nickname as they had difficulty pronouncing his real name.
The 51-year-old perhaps wasnt…
-
Noosa News22 hours agoSunshine Coast shines in tourism awards
-
General22 hours agoNational tax regulator shuts down Coolah firm and bans director after large-scale theft
-
General10 hours agoVote counting begins for Townsville mayoral by-election
-
Noosa News23 hours agoAfter tireless advocacy and a dark history, Australia has a treaty with its First Peoples