The BBC are reporting that former Australian batsman Dean Jones is in trouble of remarks he made over the South African batsman Hashim Amla. Jones refered to Amla, who is a Muslim, as “the terrorist” as he made catch during the second Test against Sri Lanka.
The comments were carried on the Sri Lankan host broadcaster Ten Sports, as well as on South African TV. Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola is demanding an immediate apology, as well as Jones’ suspension. He also intends to report the incident to the ICC. He said:
The switchboards of both Cricket South Africa and SuperSport have been jammed with calls from some very angry people.
SuperSport has confirmed Jones’ remark after viewing tapes of the incident and his outrageous comment is heard quite clearly.
This kind of insulting racial stereotyping has no place in cricket and must be stamped on swiftly.
**UPDATE**
Ten Sports have sacked Dean Jones.
