ECB apologises for discrimination in English cricket following ICEC report | Cricket News – Times of India
On Monday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) issued an unequivocal apology to individuals who experienced discrimination within the game, following the release of a report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC).
The report uncovered instances of racism throughout the sport and highlighted the cricket board’s shortcomings in addressing systemic issues of racism, sexism, and discrimination based on social class.
Recognizing the necessity for transformation, the ECB expressed its commitment to collaborate with representatives from the cricketing community. Together, they will devise a comprehensive action plan over the next three months, aligning it with the ICEC’s 44 recommendations. This proactive approach aims to rectify the prevailing issues and foster a more inclusive and equitable environment within cricket.
“On behalf of the ECB and wider leadership of the game, I apologise unreservedly to anyone who has ever been excluded from cricket or made to feel like they don’t belong,” ECB chair Richard Thompson said in a statement.
“Cricket should be a game for everyone, and we know that this has not always been the case. Powerful conclusions within the report also highlight that for too long women and Black people were neglected. We are truly sorry for this.”
Thompson further stated that the consultation process would be spearheaded by Clare Connor, the deputy CEO of the ECB, with the assistance of a board sub-group comprising Zahida Manzoor, Pete Ackerley, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Ron Kalifa, Richard Gould and Thompson himself.
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The report uncovered instances of racism throughout the sport and highlighted the cricket board’s shortcomings in addressing systemic issues of racism, sexism, and discrimination based on social class.
Recognizing the necessity for transformation, the ECB expressed its commitment to collaborate with representatives from the cricketing community. Together, they will devise a comprehensive action plan over the next three months, aligning it with the ICEC’s 44 recommendations. This proactive approach aims to rectify the prevailing issues and foster a more inclusive and equitable environment within cricket.
“On behalf of the ECB and wider leadership of the game, I apologise unreservedly to anyone who has ever been excluded from cricket or made to feel like they don’t belong,” ECB chair Richard Thompson said in a statement.
“Cricket should be a game for everyone, and we know that this has not always been the case. Powerful conclusions within the report also highlight that for too long women and Black people were neglected. We are truly sorry for this.”
Thompson further stated that the consultation process would be spearheaded by Clare Connor, the deputy CEO of the ECB, with the assistance of a board sub-group comprising Zahida Manzoor, Pete Ackerley, Ebony Rainford-Brent, Ron Kalifa, Richard Gould and Thompson himself.
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In response to the report, the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee echoed the sentiment that cricket faces a profound issue of racism.
While acknowledging the imperative for the ECB to undergo realignment, the committee aims to ensure that the board fulfills its commitments and effectively addresses the concerns outlined in the report.
“The volume of evidence, not only of racial discrimination, but also of sexism and elitism, is unacceptable in a sport that should be for all, and must now be a catalyst for change,” CMS Committee Chair Caroline Dinenage said in a statement.
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