After Robinson row, Eoin Morgan and Jos Buttler below investigation for alleged racist remarks in opposition to Indians

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World Cup-winning England captain Eoin Morgan and vice-captain Jos Buttler are below investigation by the England and Wales Cricket Board over their alleged tweets mocking Indians surfaced on social media.The ECB has stated applicable motion shall be taken and every case shall be thought-about individually. The tweets allegedly from Morgan and Buttler surfaced on social media days after quick bowler Ollie Robinson was suspended for his historic racist and sexist tweets. Robinson, whose Test debut was overshadowed by the controversy, will miss the 2nd Test in opposition to New Zealand, beginning June 10 in Birmingham.”Screenshots have also been shared of a message by Buttler in which he says ‘I always reply sir no1 else like me like you like me’ and, separately, Morgan includes Buttler in a message which says, ‘Sir you’re my favourite batsman’,” in keeping with a report within the Telegraph.co.uk.”Although there are questions over the precise context of the tweets, they were written at a time when Buttler and Morgan were established England players and have caused offence on social media,” the report added.Morgan and Buttler are established England stars who even have profitable Indian Premier League contracts. While the skipper leads Kolkata Knight Riders within the IPL, Buttler is without doubt one of the key gamers for Rajasthan Royals.’ECB dedicated to taking applicable motion’The ECB acknowledged that a number of historic offensive posts allegedly by England gamers have surfaced after Robinson suspension and that the board would conduct thorough investigations earlier than taking applicable motion.”Since we were alerted to offensive tweets last week, a number of historical social media posts by other individuals have been questioned publicly as well,” an ECB spokesperson stated.”There is no place for discrimination in our sport, and we are committed to taking relevant and appropriate action where required.”Given the considerations which have been raised are clearly now broader than a single case, the ECB Board will focus on how we cope with points over historic social media materials in a well timed and applicable method.”Each case will be considered on an individual basis, looking at all the facts. We will assess cases with the ECB Board before making further statements.”Meanwhile, England’s all-time wicket-taker James Anderson has additionally been alleged of posting a homophobic tweet in 2010.”For me, it’s 10-11 years ago, I’ve certainly changed as a person. And I think that’s the difficulty, things do change, you do make mistakes,” Anderson stated, as quoted by the British media.Joe Root will lead England within the 2nd Test in opposition to New Zealand from Thursday. Anderson is all set to interrupt Alastair Cook’s document for the most-capped England Test participant.