EDI Plan

28 Jun 2022   |   By Steve Watkins

The whole of cricket is delivering a wide-ranging Action Plan agreed in November 2021 to fight discrimination and become more inclusive.

The ECB, the MCC, the PCA, NCCA, the First Class Counties, Women’s Regional Hosts and the Recreational County Cricket network, said:
“Azeem Rafiq has shone a light on our game that has shocked, shamed and saddened us all.
“Racism and discrimination is a blight on our game. To Azeem and all those who have experienced any form of discrimination, we are truly sorry. Our sport did not welcome you, our game did not accept you as we should have done. We apologise unreservedly for your suffering.
“We stand together against discrimination in all its forms, and are united as a sport to act. We will continue to listen, and make swift, positive changes to the culture of the game. We will embrace and celebrate differences everywhere, knowing that with diversity, we are stronger.
“As a game, we discussed a series of tangible commitments to make cricket a sport where everyone feels safe, and everyone feels included. 
“Our game must win back your trust.”

In addition each County Cricket Board will publish an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Plan, review Governance and Regulation and include minimum standards, clear actions and targets.

Herefordshire Cricket Boards Plan is attached - click here