Cricket Ireland has released a statement in response to the article relating to Ireland player John Mooney, which appeared in today’s Zimbabwe Herald and subsequently on the publication’s website.
Commenting on the article, Warren Deutrom, Chief Executive Cricket Ireland said: “In relation to the story that has appeared in today’s Zimbabwe Herald, it would be easy to dismiss it as a childish diatribe if it wasn’t for the vicious personal attack on John which cannot pass without comment, and possible action. John represents his country with honour, distinction and integrity. That he does in the face of personal challenges about which he has spoken openly and movingly demonstrates incredible hard work and great courage.
“We understand, as does John, that public figures may occasionally be subject to negative comment, but in mocking John in such a contemptuous fashion, and using his personal difficulties as a mere punchline, the Zimbabwe Herald has demonstrated breath-taking crassness and a gross error of editorial judgement. We have made contact with ICC to understand what remedies might be available to us.”
Cricket Ireland will be making no further comment on the matter.
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