Sydney, Nov 16: Australian players will form a barefoot circle to acknowledge the culture of indigenous people before every series, starting with the ODI contest against India, said pacer Pat Cummins, who admitted that his team has not done enough to support anti-racism movement.
The Australian Test and ODI vice-captain said his team considered the move as the best way to begin addressing racism, both at home and around the world.
Earlier this year, West Indies legend Michael Holding has criticised the Australian team for not taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, during the limited overs series in England.
Asked why they decided against taking a knee as England and the West Indies had done earlier this year, the 27-year-old said the team wanted to celebrate the indigenous people of his country.
The Australian quick added that individual players are free to recognise racial discrimination by taking a knee.
The Barefoot Circle is a statement taken up by Australian cricket more broadly to connect with Aboriginal culture and the land on which matches are played. (PTI)
