English cricket suffers from ‘widespread and deep-rooted’ racism, sexism, elitism and class-based discrimination at all levels of the game and urgently needs reform, a landmark report has found. The 317-page report from the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (Icec) drew on evidence from more than 4,000 players, coaches, administrators and fans. Cindy Butts, the Icec chair, said that fundamental change was quickly needed. The England and Wales Cricket Board responded to the report by issuing an unreserved apology for its failure to adequately tackle discrimination.
English cricket is ‘racist, sexist and elitist’, says landmark report
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