What did Ollie Robinson tweets actually say?
Table of Contents
- 1 What did Ollie Robinson tweets actually say?
- 2 What did Ollie Robinson tweet when he was 18?
- 3 Why was Robinson sacked by Yorkshire?
- 4 What did Robinson Tweet 2012?
- 5 What is Robinson issue?
- 6 Who is Ollie Robinsons father?
- 7 Why did Ollie Robinson say?
- 8 How old is Oli Robinson?
- 9 Why was Ollie Robinson suspended from international cricket?
- 10 Why is the ECB investigating another cricketer’s offensive tweets?
- 11 Would Robinson play Test cricket if it was up to him?
What did Ollie Robinson tweets actually say?
What did Ollie Robinson say in his tweet? In 2012, Robinson tweeted using the n-word and another post said: “My new muslim friend is the bomb #wheeyyyyy.” There were also sexist comments about “females who play video games actually tend to have more sex”. The discovery of the vile tweets marred his England debut.
What did Ollie Robinson tweet when he was 18?
Ollie Robinson apologises “unreservedly” for racist and sexist messages he posted on Twitter as an 18-year-old back in 2012; tweets resurfaced as Robinson returned figures of 2-50 from 16 overs on day one of England Test debut at Lord’s; ECB to investigate under its disciplinary process.
Why was Ollie suspended?
The Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) has suspended Ollie Robinson from cricket for his ‘racist and sexist’ tweets posted back in 2012 and 2013. In a statement, an apologetic Ollie Robinson accepted the sanctions and said that he was “incredibly embarrassed and ashamed about the tweets.”
Why was Robinson sacked by Yorkshire?
In October 2013, Robinson signed a professional contract with Yorkshire. After making seven T20 Blast appearances for Yorkshire during the 2014 season Robinson was sacked by Yorkshire in July for “unprofessional actions”.
What did Robinson Tweet 2012?
In one particular tweet from 2012, Robinson said: “My new Muslim friend is the bomb”.
What school did Ollie Robinson go to?
The King’s School
Ollie Robinson/Education
What is Robinson issue?
Ollie Robinson has been cleared for an immediate return to cricket in the wake of the publication of historic offensive tweets – during his Test debut at Lord’s last month – after the cricket discipline commission suspended him for eight matches – five of them suspended for two years – as well as fine him a sum of £ …
Who is Ollie Robinsons father?
Olly Robinson
| Place of birth | Bristol, England |
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb) |
| Notable relative(s) | Andy Robinson (father) |
| Rugby union career |
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How tall is Kyle Jamieson?
6′ 8″
Kyle Jamieson/Height
Why did Ollie Robinson say?
In 2012, Robinson tweeted using the n-word and another post said: “My new muslim friend is the bomb.” There were also sexist comments about ‘females who play video games actually tend to have more sex’. The rediscovery of the tweets marred his England debut and have left a dark shadow over Joe Root’s side.
How old is Oli Robinson?
28 years (December 1, 1993)
Ollie Robinson/Age
England bowler Ollie Robinson will miss Sussex’s first two T20 Blast games as he takes a “short break” from cricket. The 27-year-old seamer was suspended from international cricket on Sunday after racist and sexist tweets he posted in 2012 and 2013 were shared online.
How many Test matches has Ollie Robinson played?
Stats
| Batting | Mat | Ct |
|---|---|---|
| First-class | 36 | 115 |
| List A one-day | 16 | 8 |
| List A Twenty20 | 18 | 11 |
| Youth Test | 3 | 5 |
Why was Ollie Robinson suspended from international cricket?
Oliver Dowden, the Culture Secretary, has defended England bowler Ollie Robinson after he was suspended from international cricket pending the outcome of an investigation into historic racist and sexist tweets. The seamer took seven wickets and scored 42 runs in his first Test, which finished in a draw with New Zealand at Lord’s.
Why is the ECB investigating another cricketer’s offensive tweets?
On Monday night it emerged that the ECB was investigating offensive posts made by a second, unnamed cricketer. Wisden, who discovered the tweet containing a racist term, chose to obscure the identity of the alleged perpetrator who they said was 16 at the time it was posted.
What do you think about Ollie Robinson’s tweets?
Ollie Robinson’s tweets were offensive and wrong. They are also a decade old and written by a teenager. The teenager is now a man and has rightly apologised.
Would Robinson play Test cricket if it was up to him?
However, Michael Carberry, who played six Tests for England between 2010 and 2014, told BBC Radio 5 Live that Robinson “wouldn’t be playing Test cricket” if it was up to him. “I don’t believe this is a problem where you can rehabilitate someone,” said Carberry.