In the wake of global movements such as Black Lives Matter and Me-Too gaining momentum over the previous years, organisations across the globe were prompted to rethink their role in upholding equity. Both within the world of cricket and wider society, the murder of George Floyd in May 2020 was especially pivotal in sparking mass conversations and actions.
Long-standing racist structures and behaviours were addressed as several individuals both formerly and currently engaged in cricket publicly opened up about their experiences of discrimination and racism.
Through providing a platform to these marginalised voices, we aim to provide experience led recommendations to the ECB to change cricket for the better. The Commission will produce a final report in early 2023 setting out its findings and making recommendations to the ECB. The report will be publicly available.
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. Please see the Contribute page.
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. Please see the Contribute page.