Counted among the talented uncapped players on the circuit, Nottinghamshire batsman Joe Clarke recently opened up about his “embarrassment and shame” for his previous involvement in an obscene WhatsApp group chat with convicted rapist Alex Hepburn.
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Back in 2017, Clark made headlines for using the messaging app to engage in discussions of an abusive game of sexual conquest with his then Worcestershire teammates Tom Koehler-Cadmore and Hepburn. For the uninformed, Hepburn was sentenced to five years in prison for raping a woman who had previously been involved with Clark.
Even though Clarke was not accused of any wrongdoing, talk of a recent call-up in England has faced sharp criticism from people who believe her past sexist actions and rare public remorse. has made him an unsuitable candidate to represent. Country. Director of Men’s Cricket Rob Key had suggested that Clarke be considered for selection.
Now, speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Clarke confronted her past behavior, saying, “I’ve reflected a lot. It’s really a feeling of embarrassment. Sorry to be a part of it.”
The 25-year-old said it was an “embarrassment and shame” that he got involved. Calling it completely wrong, the cricketer said that it bothers him now so he completely understands why people get upset seeing it.
“It’s not something I’ve completely forgotten about. Although I haven’t spoken about it publicly, I’ve had a lot of conversations here in private with the club and my family, the women I’m friends with.” ,” Clarke was quoted as saying.
He continued, “It’s not about playing for England. It’s about owning what I did, that I made a mistake and what I did was wrong.”
For a victim suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, the cricketer feels he let her down. Clark admitted that she was eventually in his company and relied on him for her safety, which he did not provide.
Clark hopes that the victim has now found happiness and has managed to move on.
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