Hyderabad: Australia all-rounder James Faulkner has clarified a post he made on social media that was misinterpreted and led people thinking that the 29-year-old was in a same-sex relationship with his housemate.
Faulkner on Monday shared a photograph of himself having dinner with his mother Roslyn Carol Faulkner and a man he said was his “boyfriend”. Faulkner also suggested in the caption they had been together for five years.
“Birthday dinner with the boyfriend @robjubbsta and my mother @roslyn_carol_faulkner #togetherfor5years,” read the caption.
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Birthday dinner with the boyfriend @robjubb and my mother roslyn_carol_faulkner ❤️❤️❤️ #togetherfor5years https://t.co/n9hJYTepX0
— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) April 29, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Birthday dinner with the boyfriend @robjubb and my mother roslyn_carol_faulkner ❤️❤️❤️ #togetherfor5years https://t.co/n9hJYTepX0
— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) April 29, 2019Birthday dinner with the boyfriend @robjubb and my mother roslyn_carol_faulkner ❤️❤️❤️ #togetherfor5years https://t.co/n9hJYTepX0
— James Faulkner (@JamesFaulkner44) April 29, 2019
However, on Tuesday, the World Cup-winning cricketer once again took to Instagram and clarified that Jubb was his best friend and "house mate".
"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. 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," read the caption.
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Meanwhile, Cricket Australia also issued a statement apologising if anyone was offended.
“Cricket Australia does not consider the social commentary this morning from James Faulkner to be a joke, nor does James,” a CA spokesperson said.
“His comment was made as a genuine reflection of his relationship with his business partner, best friend and house mate of five years.
“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.”
