England uncapped batter Joe Clarke has opened up about his previous “embarrassing” involvement in a vulgar WhatsApp group with convicted rapist Alex Hepburn. Again in 2017, the right-handed batter used the favored messaging app to be part of the dialog for sexual conquests alongside his former Worcestershire teammates Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Hepburn.
Whereas Hepburn was sentenced to a five-year jail after raping a lady, it got here to mild that the identical feminine was concerned in consensual intercourse with Clarke. The proficient uncapped batter Clarke was not accused of any fees, however along with his being named taken for the potential likelihood of together with him within the England squad has resulted in fierce criticism from all corners.
It’s a feeling of embarrassment actually and I’m feeling regretful for being a part of it: Joe Clarke
“I’ve carried out a variety of reflecting. It’s a feeling of embarrassment. I’m regretful for being a part of it. It’s embarrassment and disgrace that I used to be concerned in what was a horrible factor. It upsets me seeing it now so I utterly perceive why individuals get upset it. It was utterly flawed,” Clarke mentioned in an interview with the Telegraph.
“It’s not one thing I’ve forgotten about in any respect. Though I’ve not talked about it publicly I’ve had a variety of conversations in non-public with the membership right here and my household, with girls that I’m buddies with. I’m blissful I’ve the possibility now and say how sorry I’m for the involvement in all of it,” he added.
Clarke additionally had a message for that lady who was raped by his former teammate and he mentioned that he let her down and failed to supply her security. The proficient batter additionally hoped that she has discovered the happiness that she deserves now and has managed to maneuver on. Clarke additionally admitted that it had nothing to do along with his identify being thought-about for the nationwide squad.
