- Essex have been charged with historic episodes of racism and discrimination
- It’s claimed racist and/or discriminatory language and conduct was systemic
Essex have been charged with historic episodes of racism and discrimination following an investigation by English cricket’s new regulator.
It’s alleged by the regulator, fronted by interim director Dave Lewis, that the membership breached ECB directive 3.3 following the investigation into allegations of conduct, acts or omissions which can be prejudicial to the pursuits of cricket or carry the sport into disrepute.
Between 2001-2010, it’s claimed racist and/or discriminatory language and conduct was systemic and that Essex failed to handle it.
Final December, an indecent report by Katharine Newton KC unearthed proof that ethnic, racial and spiritual feedback have been thought of as banter at Chelmsford throughout this time period.
It centered on the testimony of three unnamed gamers – recognized to be Jahid Ahmed, Maurice Chambers and Zoheb Sharif – and referenced how gamers of Asian heritage have been frequently known as ‘curry munchers’, one was referred to as ‘Bomber’ following the 9/11 assaults and black gamers have been taunted with bananas.
Essex have been charged with historic episodes of racism and discrimination following an investigation by English cricket’s new regulator
Essex chairman Anu Mohindru stated that ‘basic errors’ had been made previously which didn’t replicate ‘the Essex of as we speak’
An impartial panel of the Cricket Self-discipline Fee will now be fashioned to listen to the case at an as but unspecified date.
Yorkshire have been hit with a 48-point penalty within the County Championship, deducted an extra 4 within the Twenty20 Blast and fined £400,000 after admitting 4 amended fees of directive 3.3 final yr.
Essex chairman Anu Mohindru stated on Monday night time that ‘basic errors’ had been made previously which didn’t replicate ‘the Essex of as we speak’.
