On Monday, the Australia all-rounder James Faulkner posted a photograph on Instagram which created a great confusion about his sexuality as the cricketer wrote dinner with the ‘boyfriend’. Later, Faulkner clarifies that there had been a misunderstanding.
James Faulkner who turned 29-year-old on Monday shared a photograph on his social media account with his mother and a male friend and wrote “Birthday dinner with the boyfriend and my mother.” He also added the hashtag “#togetherfor5years”.
The post was widely misinterpreted before Faulkner himself clarifies by posting another photograph on Instagram with a caption saying, “There seems to be a misunderstanding about my post from last night, I am not gay, however it has been fantastic to see the support from and for the LBGT community.”
He added, “Let’s never forget love is love, however @robjubbsta is just a great friend. Last night marked five years of being house mates! Good on everyone for being so supportive.”
Cricket Australia also released a statement confirming that the all-rounder is not gay and also apologised for any unintended offence. CA said in a statement, “Cricket Australia does not consider the social commentary this morning from James Faulkner to be a joke, nor does James.
“His comment was made as a genuine reflection of his relationship with his business partner, best friend and house mate of five years. He was not contacted for clarification before some outlets reported his Instagram post as an announcement of a homosexual relationship.”
CA added, “James and CA are supportive of the LGBQTI community and recognises coming out can be an incredibly emotional time. The post was not in any way meant to make light of this and, though the support from the community was overwhelming and positive. Cricket Australia apologises for any unintended offence.”
