Ben Stokes has declared himself and different England gamers prepared to assist following the publication of a damning report into discrimination in cricket.
The long-awaited Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) report discovered racism was entrenched within the sport, that ladies routinely encountered sexism and misogyny and that little or no motion has been taken to deal with class obstacles inside the sport.
Stokes, talking forward of Wednesday’s second Test at Lord’s, began his pre-match press convention with an announcement.
He mentioned: “To the people in the game who have been made to feel unwelcome, I am extremely sorry.
“Cricket must rejoice variety on all fronts as a result of with out it, it could not be the sport it’s right now.
“I have been an England player since 2011 and feel fortunate to be a part of some very diverse teams.
“We should go additional and be inclusive and extra numerous as a result of the sport I like ought to be loved with out worry of discrimination.
“I am Ben Stokes, born in New Zealand, a state school education pupil who dropped out of school at 16 with one GSCE. Now I am England captain.
“It is evident the sport has way more to do and as gamers we need to be a part of that.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
