In light of the damning Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) report, with racism, sexism, elitism and class-based discrimination found “deeply rooted” into the sport, England captain Ben Stokes said the sport should be enjoyed “without fear of discrimination or judgement”.
“Just before I go, I want to make it clear I have not read the report as it only came out last night,” Stokes said on the eve of the second Ashes Test match at Lord’s.
