Fury as New Zealand pick all-rounder who was arrested on rape charges in squad to face England in Test series in England
The New Zealand cricket team has caused a stir by selecting all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn in their squad to face England in a Test series in England. Kuggeleijn was arrested in 2015 on charges of rape, but was later acquitted in a trial. The decision to select Kuggeleijn has been met with outrage from many, who feel that the New Zealand cricket team should not be rewarding someone who has been accused of such a serious crime.
Kuggeleijn was arrested in 2015 after a woman accused him of rape. He was charged with two counts of rape, but was later acquitted in a trial. The trial was highly controversial, with many feeling that the jury had been swayed by Kuggeleijn’s celebrity status. The case also highlighted the issue of consent, with many feeling that the jury had not taken into account the fact that the woman had said “no” multiple times.
The decision to select Kuggeleijn for the Test series has been met with fury from many, who feel that the New Zealand cricket team should not be rewarding someone who has been accused of such a serious crime. Many have pointed out that the team has previously taken a strong stance against players who have been accused of sexual assault, such as Jesse Ryder and Doug Bracewell.
The New Zealand cricket team has defended its decision to select Kuggeleijn, saying that he has been cleared of all charges and that he is a talented cricketer. They have also said that they have taken into account the views of the victim and her family, and that they have taken steps to ensure that Kuggeleijn is aware of the seriousness of the allegations against him.
However, many feel that the New Zealand cricket team should not be rewarding someone who has been accused of such a serious crime. They argue that the team should be taking a strong stance against players who have been accused of sexual assault, and that selecting Kuggeleijn sends out the wrong message.
The decision to select Kuggeleijn has caused a great deal of controversy, and it remains to be seen how the team will respond to the backlash. It is clear that the New Zealand cricket team needs to take a strong stance against players who have been accused of sexual assault, and that they should not be rewarding someone who has been accused of such a serious crime.
