Shropshire-born cricketer's 'shame' over his part in sexual conquests Whatsapp group

Shropshire-born Joe Clarke has spoken of his “embarrassment and shame” over his past involvement in a vulgar Whatsapp group with convicted rapist Alex Hepburn.Joe Clarke playing for England Lions in 2017In 2017, the Nottinghamshire batter who is originally from Oswestry, used the messaging app to engage in discussions of a degrading game of sexual conquests alongside then Worcestershire team-mates Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Hepburn.Clarke was not accused of any wrongdoing on the night in question, but recent talk of an England call-up has met with fierce criticism from those who feel his past sexist actions, and scarce public contrition, make him an unsuitable candidate for the national side.Now, in a new interview with the Daily Telegraph, the 25-year-old has confronted his past behaviour.”I have done a lot of reflecting. It is a feeling of embarrassment really. Regretful for being part of it,” he said.”It is embarrassment and shame that I was involved in what was a terrible thing. It upsets me seeing it now so I completely understand why people get upset looking at it. It was completely wrong.”It is not something I have forgotten about at all. Although I’ve not talked about it publicly I have had a lot of…
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