Whistleblowing: spotlight on discrimination in cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has published steps it intends to take to make cricket a more inclusive sport, after allegations that the “culture in cricket is rotten”. * 
 
The ECB’s response follows the recent Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) report, which flagged that racism, sexism, elitism and classism were widespread in the English and Welsh game.
 
Actions the ECB proposes to take include tackling discrimination and breaking down barriers faced by ethnically diverse communities, women and girls and individuals from lower socio-economic groups.  

These include:  

• Providing support and training across the cricket network to increase understanding of discrimination and the management of complaints across the cricket network.
• Launching a charter setting out clear expectations of both complainants and the investigating body to ensure a fair and transparent outcome for all. 
• Adding victimisation as an offence in the ECB’s Anti-Discrimination Code.

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 * Equity in Cricket report: 'Absolutely horrific' stories show 'culture is rotten' - BBC Sport