{"id":25943,"date":"2021-01-23T03:02:36","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T04:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=25943"},"modified":"2021-01-23T14:03:33","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T14:03:33","slug":"bbls-australia-day-omission-sparks-new-feud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=25943","title":{"rendered":"BBL's Australia Day omission sparks new feud"},"content":{"rendered":"

Queensland LNP Senator Gerard Rennick has launched a scathing attack on BBL star Dan Christian after the all-rounder criticised Scott Morrison for his controversial comments concerning Australia Day.<\/p>\n

Christian is one of many cricket stars to criticise the Prime Minister after he called for Cricket Australia to keep its nose out of politics.<\/p>\n

Those comments come in regard to CA's decision to omit any reference of Australia day in the lead-up to Big Bash games on Tuesday the 26th<\/sup>, while players will be taking a knee before play.<\/p>\n

Morrison has publicly declared his disapproval of the move, telling Queensland's 4RO Radio: "A bit more focus on cricket, a little less focus on politics would be my message to Cricket Australia.<\/p>\n

"I think that's pretty ordinary. But I mean, that's what they're putting on their press releases."<\/p>\n

\"Backlash<\/p>\n

Morrison also faced severe backlash for saying: "You know on Australia Day, it's all about acknowledging how far we've come. When those 12 ships turned up in Sydney all those years ago, it wasn't a particularly flash day for the people on those vessels either."<\/p>\n

Christian, who is Indigenous, fired back at the PM's comments, tweeting: "@ScottMorrisonMP read the room Mr Prime Minister. @CricketAus are leading the way because your government won't. There'll be millions of kids watching our @BBL games on the 26th January, and they'll see us taking a knee against racism, and promoting inclusion for all. Take note."<\/p>\n

Christian's rebuttal, however, has provoked a stunning counter-attack from Queensland senator Rennick, who wrote: "Posted by a self-entitled, privileged, professional sportsman with a persecution complex.<\/p>\n

"Maybe Dan Christian should read the federal budget. Billions are spent on assisting Aboriginals each year. Every day parliament starts it has to acknowledge past, present & future Aboriginal elders & the millions of dollars in land title royalties paid to Aboriginals are tax free.<\/p>\n

"There is nothing inclusive about the actions of Cricket Australia vilifying Australians just because they are proud of their country. They shouldn't feel guilty or be afraid of celebrating Australia Day.<\/p>\n

\"Dan<\/p>\n

"You read the room Christian & show some respect to the millions of Australians who will be celebrating Australia Day, not watching BBL games.<\/p>\n

"Unlike yourself, the majority of non-Indigenous Aussies, like the majority of Indigenous Aussies, just want to get along with each other.<\/p>\n

"Injustices were carried out throughout our history, but the majority of immigrants to this nation were either fleeing persecution themselves or attempting to start a better life.<\/p>\n

"Celebrating Australia Day is recognition of what a great country we have become and a chance to honour those who made it the country it is."<\/p>\n

Christian replied to the senator's snarky attack, taking the high-road by replying:<\/p>\n

"Morning Senator. I don't need to read the budget, that's above my pay grade. I'm purely supporting @CricketAus stance to change the date to a day that isn't the anniversary of the beginning of the attempted genocide of our First Nations people. That's all champ. Enjoy your day."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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