MPs have called on the England and Wales Cricket Board to keep a close eye on Yorkshire, as it appears Yorkshire has wavered from its commitment to diversity and inclusion following the return of Colin Graves as chairman. It seems that he is concerned about this.
In a report published on Friday, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee urged the ECB to “not return to the ‘business as usual’ that has allowed a culture of discrimination to take hold and thrive” in Yorkshire. guarantee and unique updates in an attempt to make the sport more inclusive.
In a separate development, Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Friday announced plans to invest £35m in grassroots cricket facilities in the latest move to get an extra million young people into physical activity by 2030. , has announced that it will expand access to the sport of cricket within state schools.
Meanwhile, Mr. Graves first gave evidence to the committee in February, and in its report, the CMS committee highlighted several inconsistencies and concerns that emerged during the hearings, including racial discrimination at the club. pinpointed his explanation for his delay in apologizing for personal abuse. He continued to make the “joke” for eight months, but eventually withdrew his comments just before Yorkshire members voted to approve his return.
They also noted that he had denied reports in the Guardian newspaper that he had initially relied on demutualization to make a bid for the club, and that they had documentary evidence of this. “Mr. Graves eventually remembered his bid,” they note. “Yet he told us that he had ‘no ambition to own Yorkshire’ and did not believe that Yorkshire’s future was best owned by him rather than its members. We agree. Masu.”
The committee also heard from three members of the ECB’s Independent Commission for Cricket Integrity, as well as the ECB President, President and Deputy President. The ICEC has submitted a report containing 137 recommendations, and the CMS Committee highlighted areas where there is “disagreement between the recommendations and the ECB’s response,” and “strengthens and expands sanctions against EDI.” “They are reluctant to do so.” [equity, diversity and inclusion] Offenses in County Cricket”. They concluded that the ECB should publish a progress report in September. The ECB has already committed to producing an annual progress report, with the first report expected later this year.
Dame Caroline Dinenage MP, Chair of the CMS Committee, said: “The ECB has made welcome progress in resolving the issues facing cricket that were so strongly identified in the ICEC report. Ta. For cricket to achieve its goal of becoming the most inclusive sport in this country and truly welcoming to all, it must be open about how it backs up its words with action.
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“The start of a county cricket season is always an optimistic time and Headingley members can look forward to a successful future with our aim to be a members-led club and a board that continues to focus on tackling issues of discrimination. The ECB will need to closely monitor Yorkshire’s progress to ensure it continues on its reform path. ”
