Wrestler Vinesh Phogat's "Afraid" Swipe At Cricketers Amid #MeToo Protest

Renowned wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik, etc. have taken to the streets, demanding justice over the sexual harassment allegations they have made against the chief of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Awaiting action to be taken, the wrestlers have been sleeping on the streets, urging authorities to file an FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over the 'Me Too' allegations that have been made. As clouds of uncertainty continue to loom, Vinesh Phogat has questioned the silence of cricketers and a number of other top Indian sportspersons.

Speaking to the Indian Express, Vinesh launched a scathing attack on the country's top cricketers, asking why they've been silent on the matter when they've often taken to social media, commenting on the athletes' achievements at stages like the Olympics or Commonwealth Games.

"The entire country worships cricket but not even a single cricketer has spoken up. We aren't saying that you speak in our favour, but at least put up a neutral message and say there should be justice for whichever party. This is what pains me... Be it cricketers, badminton players, athletics, boxing..."

"It's not like we don't have big athletes in our country. There are cricketers... During the Black Lives Matter movement in the US, they showed their support. Don't we deserve even that much," she asked.

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Vinesh wondered if it's the sponsorship agreements the cricketers and other sportspersons have that is forcing them to keep quiet or if it's the 'system' that they are afraid of.

"But we don't know what they are afraid of. I understand that they may be concerned that this could affect their