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ECB unveil sweeping measures to tackle racism, sexism and classism in cricket

A damning report earlier this summer revealed that systemic discrimination is rife throughout the sport at all levels

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2023

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

Richard Thompson, chair of the ECB, unreservedly apologised when the ICEC’s findings were published in June.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Why did ‘Bazball’ fail to regain the Ashes?

Up against a great Australian side, England discovered that there is an essential limit to the competitive advantage ‘Bazball’ offers because it is an approach, for the most part, to batting. And it’s bowling that typically wins Test matches and series

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

ECB apologises for discrimination in English cricket following ICEC report

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 Times of India · Jun 27, 2023

Cricket’s ‘rotten culture’ highlighted by Commission head after ‘horrific’ stories

The ICEC Holding Up A Mirror report on cricket concluded there is racism, sexism and misogyny within the sport.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

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

The Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket found 87 per cent of people with Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage have experienced racism within the game, while women are treated as ‘second-class citizens’

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Discrimination in cricket report to finally be published on Tuesday

The findings come on the same day as a sanctions hearing for Yorkshire in the Azeem Rafiq case.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24, 2023

Ragga-metal, Y2K R&B and folk legends: 30 acts to see at Glastonbury

From big names including Arctic Monkeys and Kelis to must-see cult acts such as Yaya Bey and Vigro Deep, our music editors pick out the essential sets

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2023

British teacher elected mayor of town in Mallorca in historic vote

Richard Thompson, 52, joked that he will have a kettle installed in the office on his first day

Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2023

New British mayor of Mallorcan town to start work with nice cup of tea

Teacher from west Sussex says victory was down to strong manifesto and knowing everyone in Sant Joan

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2023