"If a governance review comes back with a recommendation (that an independent regulator is appropriate) then you've got to have a very good reason not to go along with that recommendation." "I think it's the right time for us now to go back as a collective again and work out whether we have got the right governance structures, given the pressures and the uniquely different role that ECB plays now as a major sport, with the multiple hats that we have to wear, overseeing the game as we do. "That conversation is one we're going to have with the game as well. whether we should be the regulator and the national governing body going forward," he said.Īzeem Rafiq was found to be the victim of 'racial harassment and bullying' during his two spells at Yorkshire by an independent report "We had a meeting yesterday with the county chairs. In a week where a fan-led review recommended an independent regulator for football, Harrison said it was appropriate that the review should at least consider whether that was the best way forward for cricket too. One of the points in the action plan is a governance review of the ECB. It will also form a new anti-discrimination unit, within six months, "to ensure that the ECB has the right resources and capabilities to help tackle discrimination". Publishing localised Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plans within six months - with targets for Board diversity (30% female, locally representative ethnicity by April 2022)ĭescribed as "a critical moment for cricket" by ECB interim chair Barry O'Brien, England's governing body pledged £25m of strategic funding over five years to implement changes - some of which will be "immediate" while others will be introduced as part of a "review period".Creating welcoming environments for all - including accessible seating, food and beverage offering catering to all faiths and cultures, and the availability of facilities such as multi-faith rooms and alcohol-free zones.Removing barriers in talent pathways - through measures to address i) talent identification and scouting, ii) education and diversity of coaches and iii) targeted support programmes for players from diverse or under-privileged backgrounds.
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Addressing dressing room culture - a full review of dressing room culture in all men's and women's professional teams, both domestic and international.Understanding and educating more - training for all those who work in cricket, including all staff, volunteers, recreational club officials, umpires, directors, and coaches.