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Australian men’s team to do ‘barefoot circles’ as anti-racism statement - Stabroek News

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) - Australian men’s cricket teams will stand in a circle with bare feet at the start of international series in support of the global anti-racism movement and to recognise the country’s indigenous people, fast bowler Pat Cummins said yesterday.

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