Racism is one of the biggest enemies of humanity. On Wednesday, Indian cricketer Abhinav Mukund decided to take a strong stand against this menace, posting a heartfelt message on Twitter. (Photo Source: Twitter) It is strange for a player who averages in excess of 47 over 130 first-class games to play only seven Test matches. This led to a lot of confusion on social media whether Mukund was reacting to a racial insult directed at him on social media or by a team India member. Share; ... Abhinav Mukund. The Left Handed Opener’s tweet has created a viral effect among the twitteratis, who are mostly confused on the timing and back story behind Abhinav’s tweet. — iishthequeen (@IswaryaaSunder) August 10, 2017. Updated - Mar 6, 2017 1:18 pm. I ndian Cricketer and test opener Abhinav Mukund’s recent Twitter post made headlines, and for all the right reasons! See all posts by Buvanesh Thiraviam. Mukund tried to motivate himself … Abhinav Mukund opened for India in Test matches. It's good that u took an initiative to speak about this. Anyone who follows cricket would understand the obvious. It is mainly targeted at people 1/2, — Abhinav mukund (@mukundabhinav) August 10, 2017. Who have been posting abuses about colour and saying absolutely derogatory things about the tone of my skin. Indian batsman Abhinav Mukund plays a shot. Abhinav Mukund said there were many times when he chose not to dignify racist insults with responses. Abhinav Mukund finds support from teammates Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya Cricketer Abhinav Mukund took twitter to clarify that fair isn’t the only handsome. Abhinav’s tweet, which says “fair isn’t the only lovely or handsome”, has been tweeted completely on a positive manner by the opener. Extra cover: Abhinav Mukund praises the Indian dressing room atmosphere, Guys please don't turn this into something else,it has absolutely no connection to anyone in the team. He said, "fair isn't the only lovely or handsome" and also expressed his desire to change the mindset of the people towards it. Twitter Reactions: Steve Smith’s Century at …, Wishes-rain on Twitter: MS Dhoni Birthday, 5 Best Cricket Bats in India – English Willow Edition, Watch Bairstow catch Moeen Ali’s Huge Six from the Stands, Cricket Video: The Loudest Roar I’ve ever heard – Shane Warne. Love to see it coming from a cricketer. We love cricket and we are here to provide with in-depth cricket stats, facts, and articles. Also read: Mr. Kohli, let Mukund play, Rahul can wait, This is an issue I have wanted to address for a while now. An opening batsman from Tamil Nadu Abhinav Mukund is the deepest route to the test series of Ranji Trophy and other domestic first-class events. It is mainly targeted at people 1/2. Does Abhinav Mukund smoke: Not Known; Does Abhinav Mukund drink Alcohol: Not Known; Abhinav was born in a family of cricketers and was always desperate to play for Indian National team. It is really a positive message @mukundabhinav & doesn't deserve to be given any political angles . — Abhinav mukund (@mukundabhinav) March 8, 2019 As for the international career, Mukund is nowhere in the picture for the upcoming season. "I have been travelling a lot within and outside our country since I was 15. — Amit Sinha (@amit5793sinha) August 10, 2017. https://t.co/bdeSj3Bm9c I come from Chennai, probably one of the hottest places in our country and I have gladly spent most of my adult life in the cricket ground," he added. On Wednesday night, opener Abhinav Mukund, currently touring with the Indian team in Sri Lanka, became the latest sportsperson to speak out on the issue when he posted an emotional tweet about fair not being the "only lovely or handsome." #Fairisnttheonlyhandsome [2/2]. Ganesh took to his official Twitter handle and shared a post referring to Karnataka born player, Abhinav Mukund. Abhinav Mukund Abhinav Mukund. Abhinav Mukund has lashed out at social media trolls after the India opener was subjected to racial abuse on Twitter. — Abhinav mukund (@mukundabhinav) August 9, 2017. That s all ! I am writing today not to garner sympathy or attention but...with the hope to change the mindset of people on an issue I feel strongly about.". Imitating the steps of Sachin Tendulkar, he scored a century in both his Ranji Trophy and Irani Trophy debut. On Wednesday evening, the Tamil Nadu batsman took to Twitter and hit back at racism. Ganesh stated he himself was subject to such taunts.Dodda Ganesh. It is an honour to get the chance to represent the country at the highest level. 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