Ben Stokes stood squarely behind the ICEC report into discrimination in cricket and declared his desire to lead the players in making the game more inclusive.
The New Zealand born skipper proudly introduced himself as a product of the state school sector who has risen to the top job in the game. But just as the presence of Moeen Ali or Jofra Archer doesn’t indicate a diverse utopia, Stokes appreciates the game must do more to appeal to and attract players like him.
In a prepared statement Stokes said: “To the people involved in the game who have been made to feel unwelcome or unaccepted in the past, I am deeply sorry to hear of your experiences.
