On June 6, Indian cricketers paid tribute to legendary boxer, Muhammad Ali. Cricketers regarded Ali as their teacher and they are inspired by the ‘rebel’ boxer, who fought against racism and spoke against the war. He refused to accept the offer of joining USA military during the Vietnam war in the 1970s. Ali was respected for his inspirational speech and speaking out of his mind. He stands for the right things and spoke against the torture. He was born as Christian but becomes Muslim to echo the crusade of them against the superiority of white Christians. A rebel inside Ali fought against racism. But none of these had never eroded his greatness. His humility was one of the most reckoned issues in the world. on the hand Indian cricketers who paid homage to Ali on twitter using explosive adjectives as their “teacher” died but they never show stands for the right and never speak about the burning issues. They live a comfortable life away from controversies.
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Cricketers talk with their bat at the cricket stadium, Indian cricket fans love them a lot that love and fan following of cricketers helped them to win many business deals and endorsements. They become one of the richest athletes in the world. But, they never speak for those people who have been suffering from extortion, exploitation, and for their freedom of speech and expression. When Shiv Sena’s Bal Thackrey said Mumbai is only for Mumbaikar Sachin Tendulkar never protested though every Indian loves him. He kept himself inside the home. As a Rajya Sabha MP, there was an expectation that the Indian legend develops the Indian sports infrastructure but he restricted himself giving only a presentation. Tendulkar on twitter wrote “My hero since childhood. I always had a wish to meet you someday but now it will never happen. RIP “The Greatest”. What difference could happen in his life after meeting Ali?