MAIL Online: A cricket team has been forced to change its name after angry complaints from Muslims and Jews.
The Middlesex Crusaders, who have played under the name for almost 10 years, will play next season as The Panthers.
Bosses at the county club acted after protests about the name from Jewish and Muslim communities, who said they felt it was a reference to the religious wars waged by Christians in Europe against other faiths.
But Middlesex members condemned the decision to change the team’s name and described the move as “batty”.
“The world really has gone mad,” one said. “It’s a real kick in the teeth and is bound to upset a lot of fans.” >>> By Daily Mail Reporter | Monday, February 2, 2009
*Or just Muslims?
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