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England Cricket Board Announces New Anti-Racism Plan After Rafiq Controversy Saga

By AFP News November 26, 2021 • 22:02 PM View: 1335

English cricket's top administrator said the sport had been hit by an "earthquake" as he announced an anti-racism action plan on Friday in response to the Azeem Rafiq scandal.

The 12 measures unveiled by the England and Wales Cricket Board include a review of dressing-room culture, action to help non-white and less privileged players pursue careers in the game and a commitment to increased diversity on county boards.

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