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ICEC © 2021
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“We had unprecedented access to cricket which provided us with a unique opportunity to hold a mirror up to the game. The findings in our report are unequivocal. Racism, class-based discrimination, elitism and sexism are widespread and deep rooted. It’s not banter or just a few bad apples. Discrimination is both overt and baked into the structures and processes within cricket."
- Cindy Butts, Chair of the ICEC
The Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) was announced in March 2021 by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to evaluate the state of equity in cricket and expose the realities of people’s experiences within cricket.
Resurgence of the Black Lives Matter protests in response to the murder of George Floyd.
Former professional cricketers Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Holding shared their experiences of racism in a video broadcast by Sky Sports during the first day of England’s Test match with the West Indies. This was followed by a series of other public statements, by a number of individuals across the game, expressing experiences of racism within cricket.
Former England Captain Clare Connor announced to become the MCC’s first female President in its 233 year history. She will take her position as the next President in October 2021.
ECB announces actions to be taken as part of their new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan, including to establish the ICEC to make cricket more representative and tackle issues of discrimination. Other measures include the new Equality Code of Conduct.
– Interviews for ICEC Commissioners held.
– Plans to install a commemoration of women’s cricket pioneer Rachel Heyhoe Flint at Lord’s Cricket Ground were announced but reported to have been met with resistance from some MCC members.
The ICEC launches part one of its open call for evidence – a survey seeking lived experiences on diversity, inclusion and equity in cricket.
– Cindy Butts was announced as Chair of ICEC and began work to recruit Commissioners and set up ICEC infrastructure.
– Early Day Motion tabled in Parliament concerning the underrepresentation of African, Caribbean and Asian coaches, umpires and match officials at all levels of Cricket in England and Wales.
– The Equality and Human Rights Commission is called upon to conduct a formal investigation into allegations of racism in English Cricket.
The ICEC’s appointed Commissioners and Terms of Reference are publicly announced.
DCMS Select Committee publishes a report of findings from their investigation into the allegations of institutional racism against Yorkshire County Cricket Club made by former player Azeem Rafiq.
The ICEC launches part two of its Open Call for Evidence, seeking evidence in response to specific questions relating to equity in cricket.
Resurgence of the Black Lives Matter protests in response to the murder of George Floyd.
Former England Captain Clare Connor announced to become the MCC’s first female President in its 233 year history. She will take her position as the next President in October 2021.
Former professional cricketers Ebony Rainford-Brent and Michael Holding shared their experiences of racism in a video broadcast by Sky Sports during the first day of England’s Test match with the West Indies. This was followed by a series of other public statements, by a number of individuals across the game, expressing experiences of racism within cricket.
ECB announces actions to be taken as part of their new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Plan, including to establish the ICEC to make cricket more representative and tackle issues of discrimination. Other measures include the new Equality Code of Conduct.
– Cindy Butts was announced as Chair of ICEC and began work to recruit Commissioners and set up ICEC infrastructure.
– Early Day Motion tabled in Parliament concerning the underrepresentation of African, Caribbean and Asian coaches, umpires and match officials at all levels of Cricket in England and Wales.
– The Equality and Human Rights Commission is called upon to conduct a formal investigation into allegations of racism in English Cricket.
– Interviews for ICEC Commissioners held.
– Plans to install a commemoration of women’s cricket pioneer Rachel Heyhoe Flint at Lord’s Cricket Ground were announced but reported to have been met with resistance from some MCC members.
The ICEC’s appointed Commissioners and Terms of Reference are publicly announced.
The ICEC launches part one of its open call for evidence – a survey seeking lived experiences on diversity, inclusion and equity in cricket.
DCMS Select Committee publishes a report of findings from their investigation into the allegations of institutional racism against Yorkshire County Cricket Club made by former player Azeem Rafiq.
The ICEC launches part two of its Open Call for Evidence, seeking evidence in response to specific questions relating to equity in cricket.
ICEC Report Published
