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Michael Holding: Can sport win its fight against racism?

Michael Holding: Can sport win its fight against racism?

A cricketing great on his stand against racism and his support for taking the knee

The Interview · BBC World Service

July 19, 202123m 50s

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Show Notes

HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur speaks to Michael Holding, the former West Indies cricket great who is now a prominent voice confronting racism. In England, there’s a fierce debate about how best to root out racism, following vile abuse aimed at black footballers. But it’s an issue confronting many sports. Is this a fight sport can win?

Image: Michael Holding (Credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire)