Essex County Cricket Club sanctioned over 'systemic racism'
The Club has been fined £100,000
Last updated 19th Sep 2024
Essex County Cricket Club has been sanctioned, after it admitted to the historic use of racist and discriminatory language and conduct.
It was handed down by the independent Cricket Discipline Commission.
The Club has been fined £100,000, for 'systemic racism' over a 9-year period between 2001 and 2010.
In a statement, Club Chair, Anu Mohindru, said: “Essex County Cricket Club has received the sanctions handed down by the independent Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC), following the Club’s admission to historic use of racist and discriminatory language and conduct.
“There is deep regret for what occurred in the past, but these events do not reflect the Essex Cricket of today. The Club have accepted the sanctions and remains committed to tackling all forms of discrimination, and is fully aligned with the ECB’s goal of making cricket the country’s most inclusive team sport.
“We have made significant progress in achieving these aims in the communities we represent through our excellent outreach work, as well as building a workplace that values and respects every individual. Essex Cricket will continue to move forward as the best open, inclusive, and diverse organisation we can possibly be.
“We remain fully committed to working towards positive and lasting change. This is a responsibility we take seriously, and we will continue to engage with all those affected, our community and stakeholders to ensure that the progress already made in recent years is upheld and further strengthened.”
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