Recently, West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel was given warning by umpires for using offensive language during the 3rd day of the third test against England. In the middle of the match Gabriel was spotted having a hatred conversation with Joe Root and Joe Denly. Recently a clip went viral where the England captain can be heard calling Joe Root gay indirectly.
“There is nothing wrong with being gay,” Root can be heard telling Gabriel. But the response of Gabriel was not picked up by the stump mic, but it’s clear that the umpire heard Gabriel say something bad that’s why they gave him a warning.
Here’s the video
During the post-match press conference, Root revealed that Gabriel might have said something that he will regret. However, Root has not taken any action as in yet, he also suggested that these type of exchange should stay in the field.
While talking in the press conference, Root said, “Sometimes people say things on the field that they might regret, but they should stay on the field.”
“its Test cricket and he [Gabriel] is an emotional guy trying to do everything he can to win a Test match. He is a good guy who plays hard cricket and is proud to be in the position he is. The battle was a good contest, he has had a wonderful series and he should be proud,” he added.
