Napier players involved in a racial slurs complaint have been stood down from further cricket matches pending an investigation. Players involved in a complaint involving racist, homophohic and sexist slurs during a cricket match have been stood down pending an investigation, Stuff understands. READ MORE:* Independent commissioner called in after schoolboy cricket match abandoned due to 'racial slurs'* Emergency meeting called after cricket match abandoned due to 'racial slurs'* New Zealand Cricket refer Jofra Archer racial abuse to policeInvestigations are understood to involve Hawke's Bay Cricket chief executive Craig Findlay's son and at least one other player. Stuff has approached the Hawke’s Bay Cricket Association for comment..All players in both teams were aged early to mid teens. John Cowpland/Stuff The complaints are linked to Hawke's Bay Cricket CEO Craig Findlay’s son, and at least one other player.

Source: Stuff January 29, 2021 01:52 UTC