Following the publication of today’s report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket on the game in England and Wales, Cricket Scotland reaffirms its desire to tackle racism, discrimination, and inequalities within the sport in our own country.
While today’s ICEC report is completely separate and distinct from last year’s “Changing The Boundaries” report, which highlighted institutional racism within this organisation, there are many findings and messages contained within in it which echo the issues faced by cricket in Scotland.
Cricket Scotland is fully committed to carrying out all the recommendations of the “Changing The Boundaries” report, and together with sportscotland and our partners, support the ongoing independent investigative process. We remain conscious that many people have endured considerable suffering as a result of this process, and the organisation is committed to supporting all involved through to its conclusion and beyond.
We are in no doubt that much work still needs to be done to change cricket to the point where it can be considered an inclusive sport that is free from racism and discrimination. We remain absolutely determined to lead on ensuring that the required change takes place.
