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The review has been conducted after Scotland's all-time leading wicket-taker, Majid Haq, told Sky Sports News that Cricket Scotland was “institutionally racist” ...

The outgoing board repeated its apology, but said that despite taking steps to improve the governance of Cricket Scotland it could not meet the timescales of actions the report will recommend. The review has been conducted after Scotland’s all-time leading wicket-taker, Majid Haq, told Sky Sports News that Cricket Scotland was “institutionally racist”, while his former teammate Qasim Sheikh said he had also suffered racist abuse. The report will come out on Monday, though Cricket Scotland said on Saturday that it was “truly sorry” to anyone who was abused while playing the sport.

Investigation upholds claims of victimisation from former Scotland bowler Majid Haq.

"Many who have followed in [Haq's and Sheikh's] footsteps have complained about a culture of systemic bullying, of racism, of humiliation and there has never been any accountability and transparency," Anwar said. "We are all truly sorry and have apologised publicly to everyone who has experienced racism, or any other form of discrimination, in cricket in Scotland," the board wrote. The board said that it had not yet seen the full contents of the report.

The board of Cricket Scotland resigned with immediate effect on Sunday, a day before an independent report into racism in the sport is published.

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The entire Cricket Scotland board yesterday resigned 24 hours before investigators Plan4Sport publish an independent report that is expected to outline ...

Why should it always be the victims of racism that stand up and fight?' It will bring together the testimonies of hundreds of individuals who have come forward to tell their stories. 'If the board had had an ounce of decency and compassion they would have publicly apologised to Majid and Qasim before they stepped down but they couldn't even bring themselves to do that. Black and ethnic minority players continue to be excluded because of the colour of their skin. He added: 'I think it's impossible at this stage and before the report comes out, to acknowledge the number of incidents that have been laid out by those coming forward to the review. They are part of the problem and had to go. I can think of two individuals who should be on that board — Qasim Sheikh and Majid Haq should be welcomed with open arms. All six members of the Cricket Scotland board have stepped down. 'Where is the support and the solidarity of the Scottish cricket team for those players of colour?' Anwar asked. 'Cricket Scotland has lost complete and utter confidence, its funding was on the line, the board had to go. But that was the mindset, the attitude at Cricket Scotland. 'Where is the support for those players who built the pathway, who actually stood up and fought, for individuals like Majid and Qasim who have complained, fought for change, done something for future generations?

US$ 250 million deal includes all international men's and women's cricket, and the BBL and WBBL.

It will be the first time India have played a five-Test series in Australia since 1991-92. Under theproposed Future Tours Programme, which begins just prior to the start of Disney Star's deal, India are set to play a five-Test series in Australia in December and January 2024-25. Disney Star had held CA's broadcast rights prior to 2017-18 when current rights holders Sony took over.

In its resignation letter to the interim chief executive, the Cricket Scotland board said it was "truly sorry" and apologised to "everyone who has ...

However, it added the board had been made aware of "proposed timescales and certain mandated actions" recommended by the review. "The Board of Cricket Scotland has resigned. In its resignation letter to the interim chief executive, the Cricket Scotland board said it was "truly sorry" and apologised to "everyone who has experienced racism, or any other form of discrimination" while playing the game in Scotland.

The Walt Disney-owned media group is believed to have forked out more than Aus$300 million (US$208 million) for the rights, with some Australian media ...

The Walt Disney-owned media group is believed to have forked out more than Aus$300 million (US$208 million) for the rights, with some Australian media giving an even higher figure for the total value of the contract. The Walt Disney-owned media group is believed to have forked out more than Aus$300 million (US$208 million) for the rights, with some Australian media giving an even higher figure for the total value of the contract.

The agreement, reportedly worth more than $US250m, will include international cricket and the Big Bash League for men and women.

“Disney Star is synonymous with the game in India, and we look forward to working with them to showcase the outstanding cricket played in Australia every summer,” CA chief executive Nick Hockley said in a statement. Cricket Australia (CA) has announced a seven-year deal with Disney Star to beam men’s and women’s matches into India and elsewhere in Asia. The agreement, reportedly worth more than $US250m ($A361m), will broadcast international cricket and the Big Bash League for men and women into India and “other territories across Asia” from season 2023-24.

The Australian cricket team's matches from 2023-24 in India will now be live telecasted on Star. Apart from the national team matches, the Big Bash League ...

WI vs IND 2nd ODI: Half-centuries from Iyer, Samson and Axar help India secure two-wicket win over West Indies WI vs IND 2nd ODI: Half-centuries from Iyer, Samson and Axar help India secure two-wicket win over West Indies The Australian cricket team's matches from 2023-24 in India will now be live telecasted on Star. Apart from the national team matches, the Big Bash League will also be shown exclusively on Star. Cricket Australia (CA) on Sunday announced a new association with Disney Star to broadcast Australian cricket throughout India and other territories across Asia.

A review was conducted after Scotland's all-time leading wicket-taker, Majid Haq, said that Cricket Scotland was “institutionally racist”.

The resignation letter from the outgoing board referred to the review being “truly transformative, not just for Cricket Scotland but the sport of cricket” and said it would “provide a watershed moment for Scottish sport and society in general”. The report will be released Monday. In a statement reacting to the resignation of the board, Cricket Scotland said it will “work in partnership with (government agency) sportscotland with immediate effect to ensure appropriate governance, leadership and support is in place for the organisation and the sport in the days ahead”.

The review was conducted after Scotland's all-time wicket-taker Majid Haq and team-mate Qasim Sheikh reported allegations of racism in November last year. NEWS ...

Two hundred and twenty five years of history and they have to be dragged kicking and screaming. Haq, born in Scotland and of Pakistani descent, had revealed last year that he had suffered abuse in his career. We will work in partnership with@sportscotlandwith immediate effect to ensure appropriate governance, leadership & support is in place for sport in the days ahead. They couldn’t see racism if it hit them in the face. The Board of Cricket Scotland has resigned. Aamer Anwar, the lawyer representing two players Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh, at the centre of a racism controversy at Cricket Scotland has said that the board’s resignation is “not enough”. “They couldn’t see racism if it hit them in the face,” the lawyer said about Cricket Scotland. He blasted the cricket board for failing to publicly apologise to the two players, who he said should be recruited to the board for being “a catalyst for change”.

The South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman, who made a fine unbeaten 92 before the third ODI against England at Headingley on Sunday was washed out, ended his Test ...

"I am happy to do it. "But guys need to take decisions into their own hands. He added: "That's been a frustration to be truthfully honest — it would be nice to have that time to do the work." "There's a future for it and a lot of us still want to win 50-over World Cups." South Africa have never won a 50-over World Cup — something they will try to put right in India next year — with De Kock insisting: "The (ODI) game is doing well for itself with the way players are going about it and from a batting and bowling competitiveness. It's still a sacrifice but I'm slowly getting to an age where I need to think about where I want to be in my career."

Quinton de Kock wouldn't be able to tell you if his retirement from Test cricket late last year has revitalised his international career because he simply ...

"I've been roped in to play a couple of T20 leagues, so I've got time to do that now. That's taking up a lot of my time, but it's of my own consequence, so I’m happy to do it. "It would’ve been lovely to see the outcome of the game. If I can do it at my own pace, then I’m happy." "I don't think so [being free of Test cricket has helped my one-day form]. I'm not sure to be honest because I haven't really thought about it. I've had a bit of time off from my last series so it's nice to get out and spend some time in the middle, whether it's a high or low strike rate, as long as I can help out the team.

'Tough for players': South African star warns of big change coming to international cricket.

“I am happy to do it. “Players need to make decisions individually and if they feel they can do it (play Tests, ODIs and Twenty20 internationals), I am happy for them. South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock was warned that international cricket may be about to change as it becomes increasingly more difficult for players to compete in all three formats.

The lawyer Anwar blasted Cricket Scotland for "not having the courage and the decency and the integrity to publicly apologise once and for all to Mr Haq and ...

Two hundred and twenty five years of history and they have to be dragged kicking and screaming. Haq, born in Scotland and of Pakistani descent, had revealed last year that he had suffered abuse in his career. They couldn’t see racism if it hit them in the face.

Quinton de Kock believes it will become increasingly difficult for leading cricketers to play all three main formats.

“I am happy to do it. Quinton de Kock believes it will become increasingly difficult for leading cricketers to play all three main formats. Quinton de Kock believes it will become increasingly difficult for leading cricketers to play all three main formats, although he remains confident about the future for one-day internationals. Quinton de Kock believes it will become increasingly difficult for leading cricketers to play all three main formats. Quinton de Kock believes it will become increasingly difficult for leading cricketers to play all three main formats. South Africa have never won a 50-over World Cup – something they will try to put right in India next year – with De Kock insisting: “The (ODI) game is doing well for itself with the way players are going about it and from a batting and bowling competitiveness.

Ben Stokes sudden retirement from ODI cricket has triggered a debate over the sustainability of the 50-over format.

That tells you all you need to know about where the balance of power is between international and franchise cricket.” Atherton believes the game is at a “tipping point” and cited example of Cricket South Africa, who recently withdrew from taking part in an ODI series against Australia next year. Ben Stokes sudden retirement from ODI cricket has triggered a debate over the sustainability of the 50-over format.

The report comes months after two Scottish international players alleged racism with in Scottish cricket.

Louise Tideswell, its managing director, said on publication: "Our view is clear: the governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist. "Today should also act as a wake-up call for all of Scottish sport. The WDCU reported several complaints in relation to racism. Its role in managing disciplinary matters has been suspended and handed to an alternative organisation. Scottish sport must now be actively anti-racist." The report authors pointed to a lack of "cultural awareness" in some cricket clubs, with regard to language.

A damning review of Scottish cricket has found that its governing body failed on almost all tests of institutional racism.

"This report is a watershed moment for cricket in Scotland and taking its recommendations forward is the top priority. These include 31 allegations of racism against 15 different people, two clubs and one regional association. The full report is published, detailing 448 indicators of institutional racism. Concerns around racism, inequality and discrimination were identified while disclosures in relation to racism were passed to independent lawyers or Police Scotland. The Cricket Scotland board resigned the day before the report findings were published. Gordon Arthur was appointed on an interim basis the following month. That announcement in December was welcomed by Cricket Scotland. "We have seen the bravery of so many people coming forward to share their stories which had clearly impacted on their lives. "Today should also act as a wake-up call for all of Scottish sport. Their complaints followed a racism scandal surrounding Yorkshire Cricket Club, where former player Azeem Rafiq complained of racism there. Independent investigators have now published the details of their findings. In some cases, multiple concerns have been raised against the same individual.

Former England captain Michael Atherton has issued a stark warning about the future of cricket following Ben Stokes ' decision to retire from ODI cricket.

And Michael Atherton blames this on the rise of the T20 franchise leagues which he feels are threatening international cricket. Former England captain Michael Atherton has issued a stark warning about the future of cricket following Ben Stokes ' decision to retire from ODI cricket. Stokes labeled England's current schedule "unsustainable" after walking away from the format at the age of just 31.Former England captain Michael Atherton has issued a stark warning about the future of cricket following Ben Stokes ' decision to retire from ODI cricket.

An independent review has recommended that Cricket Scotland is placed in special measures by sportscotland after 448 examples of institutional racism were ...

We are resolute on building and fostering a culture of inclusivity within the sport of cricket where racism and discrimination of any kind is not tolerated, where everyone is welcome and has access to equal opportunities. “We will keep all options on the table as we hold Cricket Scotland to account on all of the recommendations contained within this report. “This report is a watershed moment for cricket in Scotland and taking its recommendations forward is the top priority. There has been some progress in recent months but we need to see more steps being taken to address the issues raised and importantly that includes the referrals. The chief executive of Sportscotland, Stewart Harris, described the findings as “deeply concerning and in some cases shocking”. Another key recommendation is that one of Scotland’s five regional associations, the Western District Cricket Union, is placed in special measures by Cricket Scotland and is immediately suspended from managing all disciplinary measures relating to its competitions.

An independent review has found that Cricket Scotland is 'institutionally racist', based on 448 examples that demonstrated institutional racism.

One of the recommendations said Cricket Scotland must be placed in "special measures" by SportScotland until at least October 2023 and new board members be appointed no later than Sept. 30 this year. "Our view is clear: the governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist," Louise Tideswell, managing director of Plan4Sport, said in a statement. The review added that those who raised issues were "sidelined and ignored".

Allan Border says he's spoken to Travis Head about how to best approach sharp-turning Asian pitches.

"I just made a mistake – trying to work the ball to midwicket on a full ball that's probably outside the line (of leg stump)," he said. It's just you make one mistake, and you sit in the sheds. By the end of his career, he had piled on 1,663 runs at 50.39 in Asia – an aggregate bettered by only Border and Ponting (1,889 at 41.97) among Australians. That's the chink he's got to work on, but it's (play the) sweep shot, use your feet, get on the front foot, and when you're trying to defend, use nice soft hands. "Hayden's a great example," Border added. "He's got to learn how to sweep, and sweep well.

“I would like to again issue a heartfelt apology to all those who have been the victims of racism and discrimination in Scottish cricket.” The report by ...

Our view is clear: the governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist," Louise Tideswell, managing director of ...

Cricket Scotland vows to implement its recommendations in full and repair the sport. “As the national agency for sport, we will work with and support Cricket Scotland to help change the culture of Scottish cricket and that must now be the focus,” Harris said. Cricket Scotland interim CEO Gordon Arthur issued a “heartfelt apology” to all victims of racism and discrimination, saying the report was a watershed moment for the game in Scotland. The board of Cricket Scotland had apologized and resigned on Sunday, a day before the report was published, citing that the resolution of issues and overhaul required was “unachievable” within the proposed timescale. The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been found to be “institutionally racist”, the organization leading the independent review of the governing body said on Monday. “Our view is clear: the governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist,” Louise Tideswell, managing director of Plan4Sport, said in a statement.

An independent review into allegations of racism at Cricket Scotland has found the governance and leadership practices of the organisation to be ...

"I would like to again issue a heartfelt apology to all those who have been the victims of racism and discrimination in Scottish cricket." "The reality is that the leadership of the organisation failed to see the problems and, in failing to do so, enabled a culture of racially aggravated micro-aggressions to develop." London — An independent review into allegations of racism at Cricket Scotland has found the governance and leadership practices of the organisation to be "institutionally racist".

HEATHER DEWAR: It has emerged that there were almost 1000 direct engagements with the review from across all levels of Scottish cricket.

There has been some progress in recent months but we need to see more steps being taken to address the issues raised and importantly that includes the referrals. 'The reality is that the leadership of the organisation failed to see the problems and, in failing to do so, enabled a culture of racially aggravated micro-aggressions to develop. 'We also want to thank Louise Tideswell and the team of experts from Plan4Sport, who have worked tirelessly over the past seven months. - Temporary and immediate suspension of WDCU's role in managing all disciplinary matters relating to its competitions and clubs. 'Today should also act as a wake-up call for all of Scottish sport. Sport should be a welcoming place for all and it is unacceptable that anyone has suffered racist abuse and discrimination while playing the game they love. Those involved in this process will include lawyers and those from an equality and inclusion background. No consistent mechanism for handling racist incidents and people who did raise issues were sidelined or ignored. These investigations are expected to be concluded in due course. Some of these alleged incidents are recent while others were not. An explosive report into racism in Scottish cricket has revealed alarming details of institutional racism in the game. PLan4Sport's review, published today, has found the governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland to be institutionally racist, with an eye-watering 448 examples of racism being recorded.

A total of 448 examples of institutional racism were revealed in the Changing the Boundaries report, carried out by consultancy firm Plan4Sport, while Cricket ...

"Racism is a societal problem and it is no longer good enough to simply be non-racist, Scottish sport must now be actively anti-racist," Harris said. "This report is a watershed moment for cricket in Scotland and taking its recommendations forward is the top priority. "We recognise the impact this will have had on individuals and their families.

The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been found to be "institutionally racist", the organisation leading the independent review ...

The immediate priority must be to get the independent referral process agreed and implemented so the investigations into the referrals can start." "We recognise the impact this will have had on individuals and their families. "As the national agency for sport, we will work with and support Cricket Scotland to help change the culture of Scottish cricket and that must now be the focus," Harris said. Cricket Scotland interim CEO Gordon Arthur issued a "heartfelt apology" to all victims of racism and discrimination, saying the report was a watershed moment for the game in Scotland. The board of Cricket Scotland had apologised and resigned on Sunday, a day before the report was published, citing that the resolution of issues and overhaul required was "unachievable" within the proposed timescale. July 25 (Reuters) - The governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been found to be "institutionally racist", the organisation leading the independent review of the governing body said on Monday.

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) announced to provide monthly stipends for the top 17 performing players.

The Honorarium will be in force for six months, from July 2022 to December 2022. The cricket council has chosen two players in category A, four players in category B, and eleven players in category C. Players in Category A will get a monthly stipend of PKR 20,000 while those in category B and C will receive PKR 17,000 and 15,000 respectively.

The report found 448 indicators of institutional racism. As part of the review, 68 cases have been referred for further investigation, including some being ...

Sport should be a welcoming place for all and it is unacceptable that anyone has suffered racist abuse and discrimination while playing the game they love." Plan4Sport's managing director Louise Tideswell said: "Our view is clear: the governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist. Its entire board resigned on Sunday ahead of the report's publication. "People who have loved cricket and, despite the many knockbacks, continued to try and make progress, umpires who committed so many hours even though promotion never came, and players who saw or heard racism and hostility but kept coming back to play. The report found 448 indicators of institutional racism. The independent, six-month review was carried out by Plan4Sport, a company that supports sports organizations with equality, diversity and inclusion.

An independent review into allegations of racism at Cricket Scotland has found the governance and leadership practices of the organisation to be ...

"Governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist," said Louise Tideswell, managing director of Plan4Sport. The investigation, carried out by consultancy firm Plan4Sport, found Cricket Scotland failed in 29 out of 31 indicators of institutional racism. An independent review into allegations of racism at Cricket Scotland has found the governance and leadership practices of the organisation to be "institutionally racist".

An independent review finds the leadership of Scottish cricket responsible for institutional racism. Scotland Cricket. Majid Haq, left, and Qasim Sheikh, right ...

“This report is a watershed moment for cricket in Scotland and taking its recommendations forward is the top priority. The body only partially passed the other two tests and there were 448 examples of institutional racism. From those conversations, 68 individual concerns have been referred for further investigation, including 31 allegations of racism against 15 people, two clubs and one regional association. Stewart Harris, chief executive of sportscotland, described the findings of the report as “deeply concerning and in some cases shocking” and said it should “act as a wake-up call for all of Scottish sport”. The consultancy firm leading the review said it was clear that the “governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist.” The review also found a lack of any diversity or anti-racist training, no consistent process for handling racist incidents – with people who did raise issues “sidelined or ignored” – a lack of diversity from board level to the coaching workforce and within the talent pathway, and a lack of transparency in the selection process.

Azeem Rafiq said he was "incredibly proud" of former Scotland cricketers Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh for speaking out over the racist abuse they suffered ...

"He is the catalyst of change in cricket. He has gone through so much and, speaking to him, he is an amazing, amazing guy." He added: "Getting sent home from a World Cup was a really tough time for me and my family. Once that is done, and only then, it's important to look to the future - and how we do that. The review, conducted by Plan4Sport - an equality and diversity organisation - found 448 indicators of institutional racism. He added: "Today is a start.

Lovers of the great game cannot survive on Ashes alone, with only India providing variety and relief.

There is a surfeit of emotion and anxiety concerning the future of the game at both domestic and international level around the world at the moment, and not without reason. Ben Stokes’ sudden and unexpected retirement from the format is the latest catalyst prompting speculation that a swathe of the world’s best players may walk away from ODIs after next year’s World Cup. .. In normal circumstances it is the future of Test cricket at the heart of the consternation but now it is the survival of 50-over cricket.

In conversation with Business Standard, Irfan Pathan, Manoj Tiwary, and Arun Lal, cricketers from three different eras of ODIs share their views on the ...

More subscription to our online content can only help us achieve the goals of offering you even better and more relevant content. 13 teams are part of the league and each team has to play 24 games, 12 home and 12 away. As we battle the economic impact of the pandemic, we need your support even more, so that we can continue to offer you more quality content. Business Standard has always strived hard to provide up-to-date information and commentary on developments that are of interest to you and have wider political and economic implications for the country and the world. The 12 games are part of four series of three matches each. Arun Lal, a former India cricketer, says that it is all a matter of demand and supply. ICC and cricket boards need to make sure that there is no overdose.” On the other hand, ODIs have no such leagues and their existence is entirely dependent upon bilaterals. In the wake of one of the world’s best all-rounders Ben Stokes retiring from ODI cricket, the debate on whether the format (50 overs per side) is sustainable anymore or not has been reignited. Ever since the World Cup 2019, only 246 ODIs have been played, out of which, 96 have been played by non-Test playing nations. The answer on everybody’s lips in unison is “increased workload.” With World Test Championship, Test cricket has revived to some extent with games becoming more result-oriented.

CSA CEO Pholetsi Moseki is confident transformation will not take a backward step in the new T20 League after black Proteas-capped players expressed ...

All 6 franchises in CSA's T20 League were sold to owners of existing IPL franchises. Ben Stokes announced his retirement from ODI cricket to focus on Test ...

The Olympics may also add a little extra gravitas to T20I, and make the game visible in more markets. Most importantly, but perhaps counterintuitively, is for the ICC to recognise that it cannot overcome the free market forces taking control of the game, and to accept a new-but-diminished role as a regulator and as a philanthropic organisation. It would certainly be easier to tend to the needs of one or two formats if the ICC is working with fewer resources. As private enterprises, none have any formal responsibility to the globalisation of the game, and the associate game will be likely be poorer for it overall. As the Franchise Oligarchy comes to power, many will turn to the game’s new paymasters in the hope that they have a positive attitude to growing the game. Whilst their financial clout and that of the IPL will certainly keep them relevant in the short term, a decline in the value and status of international cricket hurt them in the long term. Although the lessons of the GT20 Canada and Euro T20 Slam should be heeded, the potential of multi-domestic leagues should not be undervalued in an era where international cricket cannot be relied upon. And with India representing such a major share of the market, cricket’s restructuring puts itself on course to align itself with American sports, such as baseball, in its global structure. The Pakistan Cricket Board has already lost its battle with the franchise owners in the PSL, and had to accept a much reduced share of the generated revenue from the league. This has been most concentrated in the BCCI, and to a lesser extent the ECB and CA. Each of these alone may not appear catastrophic, but the four together paint a clear picture: International cricket is losing its status as the pinnacle of the game, and franchise T20 is taking its place. In short, cricket’s new world order is a collection of private enterprises that own the ten existing IPL franchises.

Sophie Ecclestone (England), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Shafali Verma (India) and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) are the first ...

"It picks up a lot of wickets, but the wrong’un is the ball you have to watch out for." "She's the first person to put an arm around the shoulder of the day when it hasn't gone well, and the first person to be a pat on the back when you've had a great day. Kerr is the fourth youngest player to have taken a five-wicket haul in a one-day match - she took 5/17 in the same game she scored her superb double century - and the right-armer also has a quartet of four-wicket hauls to her name.