ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket
1 year, 6 months ago

ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket

The Independent  

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Cricket-UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan match over treatment of women
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cricket-UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan match over treatment of women

Hindustan Times  

Jan 7 - A group of British lawmakers urged England to boycott their Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan next month, saying the country's cricket board needed to take a stand against the Taliban's crackdown on women. Cricket-UK politicians urge England to boycott Afghanistan match over treatment of women Since the Taliban returned to power in 2021 it has clamped down …

ECB bans player participation in Pakistan Super League, exemptions made for IPL: Report
4 months ago

ECB bans player participation in Pakistan Super League, exemptions made for IPL: Report

Hindustan Times  

The England and Wales Cricket Board has introduced a significant policy change that will impact its players' participation in international franchise leagues. As reported by The Telegraph on November 28, the ECB has officially banned English players from competing in the Pakistan Super League during the domestic summer, a move that extends to all global franchise leagues, excluding the Indian …

ECB confirm starting salaries for women in professional cricket to be equal to men
6 months ago

ECB confirm starting salaries for women in professional cricket to be equal to men

The Independent  

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Essex charged by Cricket Regulator over alleged ‘systemic’ racism between 2001 and 2010
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Essex charged by Cricket Regulator over alleged ‘systemic’ racism between 2001 and 2010

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Essex are charged with historical episodes of racism and discrimination after investigation by English cricket's new regulator
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Essex are charged with historical episodes of racism and discrimination after investigation by English cricket's new regulator

Daily Mail  

Essex have been charged with historical episodes of racism and discrimination following an investigation by English cricket’s new regulator. It focused on the testimony of three unnamed players - known to be Jahid Ahmed, Maurice Chambers and Zoheb Sharif - and referenced how players of Asian heritage were regularly referred to as ‘curry munchers’, one was called ‘Bomber’ following the …

Cricket Scotland apologises amid sexism and misogyny scandal after ‘damning’ report
1 year ago

Cricket Scotland apologises amid sexism and misogyny scandal after ‘damning’ report

The Independent  

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ECB boss admits challenges remain for cricket despite one million children playing it in 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

ECB boss admits challenges remain for cricket despite one million children playing it in 2023

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ECB unable to commit to equal pay targets for England men and women
1 year, 6 months ago

ECB unable to commit to equal pay targets for England men and women

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British PM Sunak ‘sad’ over cricket racism and sexism report
1 year, 8 months ago

British PM Sunak ‘sad’ over cricket racism and sexism report

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he was “sad” to read a damning report that claimed racism and sexism are rife within English cricket. READ: ECB recommends £500,000 fine for Yorkshire after cricket racism scandal Of the more than 4,000 individuals interviewed for the ICEC report, 50 percent described experiencing discrimination in the previous five years, with the figures …

Heather Knight not surprised by unflattering picture painted by ICEC report
1 year, 9 months ago

Heather Knight not surprised by unflattering picture painted by ICEC report

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England’s Stokes ‘sorry’ after cricket report exposes racism and sexism
1 year, 9 months ago

England’s Stokes ‘sorry’ after cricket report exposes racism and sexism

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes said Tuesday he is “deeply sorry” to learn of the scale of discrimination in the sport after a damning report revealed “widespread” racism, sexism and classism in the game. Discrimination is both overt and baked into the structures and processes within cricket.” England men’s Test captain Ben Stokes and women’s skipper Heather Knight gave evidence, along …

England captain Ben Stokes 'deeply sorry' after equity in cricket report exposes discrimination
1 year, 9 months ago

England captain Ben Stokes 'deeply sorry' after equity in cricket report exposes discrimination

India Today  

England captain Ben Stokes has said he was deeply sorry to hear about the cases of discrimination in England and Wales cricket which were exposed by a report published on Tuesday. Speaking ahead of the second Ashes Test, Stokes said that the game can do so much more to do and it should be enjoyed by everyone without fear of …

Institutional racism and sexism infects English cricket, an independent report finds
1 year, 9 months ago

Institutional racism and sexism infects English cricket, an independent report finds

The Hindu  

Institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination continue to infect English cricket, an independent commission has found. England and Wales Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson issued a public apology and described the report as a “wake up call.” “I apologize unreservedly to anyone who has ever been excluded from cricket or made to feel like they don’t belong,” Thompson said. The …

Report finds racism, sexism and elitism rife in English cricket
1 year, 9 months ago

Report finds racism, sexism and elitism rife in English cricket

Al Jazeera  

A damning independent report has found that institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination continue to infect English cricket. It found that racism was “entrenched” in the English game, women were treated as “second-class citizens” and cricket was a rare option in state schools. The ECB said some reforms could be “implemented swiftly” but others would require “fundamental, longer-term changes to …

Racism and sexism in cricket ‘widespread and deeply rooted’, report finds
1 year, 9 months ago

Racism and sexism in cricket ‘widespread and deeply rooted’, report finds

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Cricket Scotland chief denies his comments were ‘casual racism’
2 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Scotland chief denies his comments were ‘casual racism’

The Independent  

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Yorkshire cricket racism scandal: Public hearing to address allegations fixed for early March
2 years, 2 months ago

Yorkshire cricket racism scandal: Public hearing to address allegations fixed for early March

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Azeem Rafiq and ECB to appear at new parliamentary committee hearing over racism in cricket
2 years, 6 months ago

Azeem Rafiq and ECB to appear at new parliamentary committee hearing over racism in cricket

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Silence of Scotland’s white players ‘deeply shameful’ claims lawyer
2 years, 8 months ago

Silence of Scotland’s white players ‘deeply shameful’ claims lawyer

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Cricket Scotland’s governance ‘institutionally racist’: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

Cricket Scotland’s governance ‘institutionally racist’: Report

Al Jazeera  

The leadership practices of Scottish cricket have been found to be institutionally racist by an independent review, dealing another major blow to the sport after a similar scandal in the English game. It found that governing body Cricket Scotland failed in 29 out of 31 indicators of institutional racism set out by the consultancy firm leading the investigation. The consultancy …

ECB launches investigation after Indian fans racially abused during England test match
2 years, 8 months ago

ECB launches investigation after Indian fans racially abused during England test match

Op India  

On Tuesday, a few Indian Cricket fans were abused and made to feel low about their skin shade at Edgbaston on day 4 of rescheduled fifth test of India against England. Sharing the visuals and messages on social media, the Indian fans stated that they were called ‘smelly p**’ and ‘curry c**ts’ by the spectators who were standing in the …

ecb to investigate reports of racist abuse aimed at indian fans during eng vs ind 5th test
2 years, 8 months ago

ecb to investigate reports of racist abuse aimed at indian fans during eng vs ind 5th test

The Hindu  

An investigation has been launched into allegations of racist abuse aimed at Indian fans during the fourth day of the fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston, ECB and Warwickshire County Cricket Club said. July 4, 2022 Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq, whose testimony to a British parliamentary committee last year led to an investigation into claims of institutional …

India vs England: Warwickshire, ECB investigate reports of racism at Edgbaston
2 years, 8 months ago

India vs England: Warwickshire, ECB investigate reports of racism at Edgbaston

Firstpost  

Multiple users on Twitter reported facing racism at Edgbaston where England and India are playing the fifth and final Test of the series. England and Wales Cricket Board and Warwickshire have confirmed they’re investigating reports of racism on fourth day’s play between England and India at Edgbaston. The official Edgbaston Twitter account said in a response to Rafiq’s tweet: “We’re …

Roger Hutton criticises ECB for refusing to investigate OWN conduct in Azeem Rafiq racism affair
2 years, 9 months ago

Roger Hutton criticises ECB for refusing to investigate OWN conduct in Azeem Rafiq racism affair

Daily Mail  

Former Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton has criticised the ECB for refusing to investigate the organisation's own conduct in the Azeem Rafiq racism affair and called for the creation of an independent regulator for the sport similar to the one being set up in football. The ECB's Cricket Disciplinary Commission last week issued charges against seven former Yorkshire players and the …

Michael Vaughan among several people charged by ECB after Yorkshire racism scandal
2 years, 9 months ago

Michael Vaughan among several people charged by ECB after Yorkshire racism scandal

Daily Mail  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is among several high-profile people charged by the ECB on Wednesday after the governing body’s investigation into alleged racism at Yorkshire. That will ensure Yorkshire’s racism saga, brought to light by former player Azeem Rafiq’s whistleblowing in August 2020, will extend beyond two years. Former England captain Michael Vaughan is among several high-profile names who …

Work in progress for a new anti-discrimination unit, says ECB
2 years, 9 months ago

Work in progress for a new anti-discrimination unit, says ECB

India TV News  

The "Black Lives Matter" movement played a key factor in bringing lots of changes in how people perceived discrimination. Going all out on this idea, the ECB earlier said that they are working towards a structured development plan and the idea of setting up this unit has been unanimously approved by the board. The ECB has structured the development of …

UK govt backs calls to cut funding unless ECB tackles racism
3 years ago

UK govt backs calls to cut funding unless ECB tackles racism

The Hindu  

The British government has supported a parliamentary committee's recommendation to limit public funding for cricket unless the sport can demonstrate continuous progress in getting rid of racism, it said on Thursday. The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport parliamentary committee issued its report in January, saying cricket must clean up its act or face cuts in funding. "Public funding is already …

English cricket comes under fresh fire over racism
3 years, 2 months ago

English cricket comes under fresh fire over racism

Firstpost  

English cricket is back in the firing line over racism in the game after “stereotypical” and “outdated” views were expressed about the reasons for a lack of interest in the game among Britain’s ethnic-minority communities. “In terms of the South Asian community… we’re finding that they do not want to commit necessarily the same time that is necessary to go …

ECB to review dressing room culture during 2022 season
3 years, 2 months ago

ECB to review dressing room culture during 2022 season

The Hindu  

The England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday updated its 12-point action plan to tackle racism and discrimination, including details on a review of "dressing room culture" and a standardised approach to whistleblowing. The ECB's review of dressing room culture will be led by Clare Connor and Ashley Giles, England's managing directors of women's and men's cricket, along with the …

ECB to give cricket racism update to DCMS committee in January
3 years, 2 months ago

ECB to give cricket racism update to DCMS committee in January

The Independent  

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Cricket Still 'In Denial' Over Racism, Says Former Yorkshire Player Azeem Rafiq
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Still 'In Denial' Over Racism, Says Former Yorkshire Player Azeem Rafiq

The Quint  

However, Rafiq is impressed by the changes brought about at Yorkshire by their new chair, Lord Kamlesh Patel, since his appointment in November but is less convinced about how serious the wider game is about tackling the issue. "I see Yorkshire trying to do the right thing, but I do feel like the game as a whole is still living …

Cricket still ‘in a lot of denial’ over racism, Azeem Rafiq claims
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket still ‘in a lot of denial’ over racism, Azeem Rafiq claims

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Government must withhold ECB funding until it has 'cleaned up its act' after racism scandal, MPs rule
3 years, 2 months ago

Government must withhold ECB funding until it has 'cleaned up its act' after racism scandal, MPs rule

The Telegraph  

The Government must withhold cash support for the English and Wales Cricket Board until the game stamps out racism, MPs have ruled following the Azeem Rafiq furore. A report by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee singled out “deep-seated” racism and criticised previous attempts to “discredit” Rafiq. “We recommend that the Government ensures that any future public funds …

South Africa to review ombudsman report on discrimination
3 years, 3 months ago

South Africa to review ombudsman report on discrimination

Hindustan Times  

Cricket South Africa will review recommendations made in the final report of an independent ombudsman "with an open mind" after allegations the organisation had previously discriminated against players based on race, it said on Wednesday. South Africa to review ombudsman report on discrimination The report was compiled by Social Justice and Nation Building ombudsman Dumisa Ntsebeza after six months of …

Michael Vaughan cut from BT Sport’s Ashes coverage after racism allegations
3 years, 3 months ago

Michael Vaughan cut from BT Sport’s Ashes coverage after racism allegations

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England cricket director pleads for 'second chances' in racism scandal
3 years, 4 months ago

England cricket director pleads for 'second chances' in racism scandal

Firstpost  

London, United Kingdom: England managing director Ashley Giles says cricket has to do much better in tackling racism but pleaded for those who had made “mistakes” to be given a second chance. The former Test bowler said cricket had to do “much better… discrimination of any form just isn’t acceptable” but he also stressed that it was important to give …

Action plan aims to combat racism in English cricket
3 years, 4 months ago

Action plan aims to combat racism in English cricket

The Hindu  

English cricket's governing body will create an anti-discrimination unit and conduct a review of dressing-room culture in response to recent revelations about racism in the sport. The England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday released its comprehensive plan to address issues raised by Azeem Rafiq, who testified at a parliamentary hearing about the racism he suffered while playing at Yorkshire. …

English cricket takes first step to addressing its deep-rooted flaws
3 years, 4 months ago

English cricket takes first step to addressing its deep-rooted flaws

The Independent  

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ECB reveal 12-point plan to combat racism ‘earthquake’
3 years, 4 months ago

ECB reveal 12-point plan to combat racism ‘earthquake’

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ECB to unveil delayed action plan on racism following Azeem Rafiq’s claims
3 years, 4 months ago

ECB to unveil delayed action plan on racism following Azeem Rafiq’s claims

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'We must win back trust' - English cricket bodies unite to tackle racism
3 years, 4 months ago

'We must win back trust' - English cricket bodies unite to tackle racism

The Hindu  

England's major cricketing bodies collectively apologised on Friday to all those who have suffered racism and discrimination in the game following former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq's revelations about the abuse he encountered. The organisations released a joint-statement in which they said they would look at ways to make English cricket more open and inclusive before finalising a plan of action …

ECB place SUSPENSION on England stars undergoing media activities
3 years, 4 months ago

ECB place SUSPENSION on England stars undergoing media activities

Daily Mail  

The ECB have placed an indefinite suspension on the England team's media activities in Australia while the race storm continues to swirl around the game. The gagging coincides with the England dressing room being implicated as complicit with racism through Azeem Rafiq's allegations earlier this week under parliamentary privilege that 'Kevin' was a slur that had been used within it …

ECB chief says English game close to 'emergency' over diversity issues
3 years, 4 months ago

ECB chief says English game close to 'emergency' over diversity issues

The Hindu  

English cricket is close to an emergency over its failure to address diversity issues, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison. Harrison was quizzed by members of a British parliamentary committee on Tuesday shortly after former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq's harrowing account of racial slurs at the club which had left him feeling "isolated and …

Yorkshire row: Azeem Rafiq tells British lawmakers racism institutional in cricket; he felt 'humiliated'
3 years, 4 months ago

Yorkshire row: Azeem Rafiq tells British lawmakers racism institutional in cricket; he felt 'humiliated'

Firstpost  

The 30-year-old Rafiq said racism had been commonplace at Yorkshire, one of England’s oldest and most successful clubs Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq fought back tears as he told British lawmakers on Tuesday that racism within English cricket was institutional, recalling the “humiliating treatment” he received at the club. Asked whether racism was institutional in cricket, Rafiq replied “Yes”, saying …

ECB set to overhaul their racism complaints system in wake of Yorkshire scandal
3 years, 4 months ago

ECB set to overhaul their racism complaints system in wake of Yorkshire scandal

Daily Mail  

The ECB are planning to overhaul their mechanisms for reporting alleged racist abuse in the sport with senior officials admitting that the current system is not fit for purpose. The governing body are anticipating an explosion in complaints about racism in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq affair, as the former Yorkshire off-spinner's whistleblowing is likely to have emboldened others …

No One Side or Other With Racism, It's Intolerable: England Captain Joe Root
3 years, 4 months ago

No One Side or Other With Racism, It's Intolerable: England Captain Joe Root

The Quint  

“We have to find a way to move forward and make sure this never happens again. How can we all help shape things moving forward positively? I certainly don’t have all the answers, but I think we need to educate more and earlier; we must call it out straight away and have our eyes and ears open more. “Inclusivity, diversity …

Is English cricket racist?
3 years, 4 months ago

Is English cricket racist?

Al Jazeera  

On Wednesday, November 10 at 19:30GMT: Allegations of racism at England’s Yorkshire County Cricket Club are sparking a wider conversation about how minorities are treated in the sport. A recent investigation found that one of the club’s former players, Azeem Rafiq, was routinely subjected to racial abuse and harassment. The case received widespread condemnation from members of parliament including Julian …

Eoin Morgan wants ECB to tackle Yorkshire racism row 'head on'
3 years, 4 months ago

Eoin Morgan wants ECB to tackle Yorkshire racism row 'head on'

The Hindu  

England's limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan wants the cricket board to tackle the Yorkshire racism row "head on", insisting there was no place for any kind of discrimination against any player. The England and Wales Cricket Board has been rocked by former player Azeem Rafiq's allegation of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, which has been suspended from hosting international or …

ECB bans Yorkshire from hosting international matches for "abhorrent" handling of racism in club
3 years, 4 months ago

ECB bans Yorkshire from hosting international matches for "abhorrent" handling of racism in club

The Hindu  

The England Cricket Board has banned Yorkshire county from hosting international matches for failing to act on former player Azeem Rafiq's racial abuse charges, which were proved to be true in an independent inquiry, calling the club's approach "abhorrent". England and Wales Cricket Board took the decision a day after Yorkshire player Gary Ballance admitted using a racial slur against …

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