‘Deeply unethical’ – Monty Panesar criticises BBC’s ‘blacklisting’ of Michael Vaughan

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Former England left-arm spinner Monty Panesar has described the “blacklisting” of Michael Vaughan by the BBC as “unethical”, adding that it is “a classic case of someone being tried and convicted without any form of due process”.

 

Writing for the Daily Telegraph, Panesar, who took 62 wickets in 18 Test matches under Vaughan’s England captaincy, said he did not believe that the former batter was a racist, adding that he “only experienced positive things with him”.

 

“I have already said that I absolutely do not believe Michael Vaughan is racist. He was my captain when I played for England and I only experienced positive things with him.”

 

The former left-arm spinner went on to explain how Vaughan “always got the best out of me and several other cricketers from different backgrounds”, and “only ever wanted the best possible England team regardless of race or religion”.

“When I first attended an England training session Vaughan told the media and fellow colleagues: ‘Monty is a breath of fresh air in this England dressing room’,” Panesar wrote. “He enjoyed how I approached the game, and celebrated wickets – in fact, he actively wanted me to do it. My energy and passion for playing for England resonated with him.

 

“He always got the best out of me and several other cricketers from different backgrounds, and would make the point that he only ever wanted the best possible England team, regardless of race or religion.

“That’s not to say he wasn’t interested in my background – he was, but only in a positive way. He was keen to know about my Sikh beliefs and how they had shaped my values and upbringing.”

 

Regarding the backlash facing Vaughan after his alleged racists comments, Panesar questioned why there have been no others come forward alleging racism against Vaughan, while clarifying that he was not calling Rafiq “a liar”.

“I cannot reconcile the man I know with the one who has been the subject of these allegations, and it is striking to me that no other players – either from Yorkshire or England – have come forward to make claims about his behaviour,” Panesar wrote. “If he was a racist, surely we would have heard from other players?

 

“I am not saying Rafiq is a liar or that there were no deep-rooted problems at Yorkshire during his time at the club. I know Vaughan would be the first to admit he could have done more as a senior player and advisor to Yorkshire to clamp down on that culture, but that doesn’t make him a racist, and does not mean he deserves to see his career and reputation torn apart.”

The BBC has said that Vaughan will not be part of their Ashes coverage.

“It feels like the BBC and BT have taken the easy option by blocking him from broadcasting this winter,” wrote Panesar. “The BBC say they do not want him commenting on a story in which he features, but that should not stop him analysing the Ashes.”

 

[TheWall]

BBC itself is a racist channel...

[mishra]

Monty is 100% right. BBC stunts are to make sure that they look good on readership of certain type. Its bloody Jim will fix it organisation where Jim gets banned only after death because he could name real paedos whi happen to be lord , sir and Duke.

Edited November 29, 2021 by mishra

[Vilander]

BBC lol its a pakistani infested **** hole of fake liberalism and shameless apeasmemt. Not surprised. Ask them to run a series on grooming gangs they won't try that. 

[New guy]

How do i know people here have not worked a single day in their life? EVERY SINGLE private company has rules where they suspend someone pending investigation 

 

This is nothing to do with any proof or any investigation being completed

 

For eg, if someone is accused of sexual harrasment, they will be suspended pendong investigation and not put in charge of woman as long as investigation happens. 

 

Again this is nothing to do with punishing without conviction . Its a standard protocol followed by EVERY SINGLE private company 

 

Its baffling to me to see grown adults who have worked all their life pretend they dont understand how these rules work