he believes the england and wales cricket board are structurally racist.e have progressed, that looks to me more than suspicious. in a statement, the ecb said today's with a professional players do not reflect the diverse ecb we are determined to be. we want to see more bme representation amongst officials and recognises to have a long way to go to achieve this. holder has beenjoined by former tragic wicketkeeper and umpire ismail dawood in calling for an independent investigation. there are systematic blockages that have been allowed to be put in place and were keptin allowed to be put in place and were kept in place if we are not thoroughly investigating. we are having minimal representation of bame cricket players, coaches, umpires, officials, ceos. the barrier is far greater than non—bame, that is a fact. barrier is far greater than non-bame, that is a fact. the allegations come following a complaint of institutional racism at yorkshire, who had opened their own inquiry. the english cricket board is trying to face an uncomfortable truth as it tries to

the england and wales cricket board an ounce of £300 million shortfall and...eak to you. let's talk about that initiative. we know how difficult it's been for club teams during the first lockdown. they couldn't play, they won't be able to play again during the second lockdown we are heading into. this money will be a huge help. lockdown we are heading into. this money will be a huge helplj lockdown we are heading into. this money will be a huge help. i think clu bs money will be a huge help. i think clubs up and down the country will be very thankful for this. i think kids as well. women's cricket, i think the whole lot will be very thank full for this. it allows the opportunity for people to get out and play, to keep coaches going and the community and it keeps... it also allows the social benefits to keep going. things are very lonely in lockdown and it can be very tough, but to have this initiative tough, but to have this initiative to allow the cricketers to keep going when things do get better and when cricket is allowed to play, it allows you to keep thos

two former umpires are accusing the england and wales cricket board of institutionalised racism. ago, says it looks "more than suspicious" that he's not received a reply from the ecb after offering to be a mentor at the organisation. meanwhile, ismail dawood claims that racist language used in front of senior ecb staff has gone unchallenged. the pair are asking for an independent investigation to be carried out by the equality and human rights commission. i have no reason to doubt that. the decision, the fact that a few non—white umpires, several non—white umpires, have made inquiries about going on the first—class umpires panel or becoming a mentor or liaison officer or whatever and none have progressed, that looks more than suspicious to me. an ecb spokesman has told bbc sport they won't tolerate racism. next to a brilliant game at the atp tour finals in london, where the us open champion dominic thiem beat french open winner rafa nadal in straight sets. it was a really tight first set which thiem ultimately won on a tie break. he then squandered three match points before the s

he believes the england and wales cricket board is structurally racist.s, have made enquiries about going on the first—class umpires panel and non—have progressed, that looks to me more than suspicious. in a statement, the ecb said, today's group of professional holder has beenjoined by ismail dawood, former county cricket keeper and in calling for an investigation. there are systematic blockages that have been allowed to be put in place, and will still be put and kept in place, if they are not thoroughly investigated. we are having minimal representation of bame cricket players, bame coaches, umpires and officials, bame ceos. the barriers are far greater than non—bame. that's a fact. these allegations come following azeem rafik‘s claim of institutional racism at his former club, yorkshire. english cricket is having to face some uncomfortable truths as it tries to increase diversity and prove that the game is a game for all. time to take a look at some of the other sports stories making headlines. manchester united has received your first call up for up t

two former umpires are accusing the england and wales cricket board of institutionalised racism.ter offering to be a mentor at the organisation. meanwhile, ismail dawood claims that racist language used in front of senior ecb staff has gone unchallenged. the pair are asking for an independent investigation to be carried out by the equality and human rights commission. i have no reason to doubt that. the decision, the fact that a few non—white umpires, several non—white umpires, have made inquiries about going on the first—class umpires panel or becoming a mentor or liaison officer or whatever and none have progressed, that looks more than suspicious to me. an ecb spokesman has told bbc sport they won't tolerate racism. next to a brilliant game at the atp tour finals in london, where the us open champion dominic thiem beat french open winner rafa nadal in straight sets. it was a really tight first set which thiem ultimately won on a tie break. he then squandered three match points before the second set went to a tie—break, which the austrian managed to win too. that victory, coupl

two former umpires have accused the england and wales cricket board of "institutionalised racism".ars ago, says it looked "more than suspicious" he had not received a reply from the ecb when offering to be a mentor at the organisation. ismail dawood, meanwhile, claims that racist language used in front of senior ecb staff, has gone unchallenged. the pair have asked for an independent investigation from the equality and human rights commission. i have no reason to doubt that. the decision... the fact that a few non—white umpires, several non—white umpires have made enquiries about going on the first—class umpires panel or becoming a mentor or liaison officer or whatever, and none have progressed. that looks more than suspicious to me. an ecb spokesman told bbc sport: england's proposed tour to pakistan early next year won't go ahead. they are also due to face india and sri lanka in the new year and couldn't gurantee being able to field a full strength team. england have arrived in south africa ahead of their first tour since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. they will play thre

he believes the england and wales cricket board is structurally racist.on—have progressed, that looks to me more than suspiciousm a statement, the ecb said, today's group of professional umpires don't reflect the diverse ecb were determined to be. holder has beenjoined by ismail dawood, former county cricket keeper and in calling for an investigation. there are systematic blockages that have been allowed to be put in place, and will still be put and keptin place, and will still be put and kept in place, if they are not thoroughly investigated. we are having minimal representation of bame cricket players, bame coaches, umpires and officials, bame ceos. the barriers are far greater than non—bame. that's a fact. the barriers are far greater than non-bame. that's a fact. these allegations come following azeem rafik‘s claim of institutional racism at his former club, yorkshire. english cricket is having to face some uncomfortable truths as it tries to increase diversity and prove that the game is a game for all. staying with cricket, england's proposed tour to

the england and wales cricket board has been accused by two former umpires of "institutionalised racism, again. moving on to cricket? although it does look like cricket? although it does look like cricket —— tennis. there is cricket! aargh. worrying allegations surfacing in the cricket world this morning. john holder said it looked "more than suspicious" he had not received a reply from the ecb when offering to be a mentor. ismail dawood, meanwhile, said he had heard racist language used in front of senior ecb staff, which went unchallenged. the pair have asked for an independent investigation from the equality and human rights commission "to challenge organisations like the ecb". you had a sneak preview of the tennis there but let's see if we can ta ke tennis there but let's see if we can take you to those pictures at the correct point! no, that is the cricket. i am so sorry, we are having all sorts of terrible problems with the pictures but let me bring you up—to—date with all the tennis news. the atp season ending finals continue later today with second seed rafael nadal meeting aust

the england and wales cricket board says the side will be playing two t20 internationals in karachi —r last year were amazing to have gone through the whole bubble and obviously after the coronavirus pandemic, cricket was obviously on the edge and they helped massively with that, so i think it was probably going to happen anyway, but i think it‘s right that we go back after such a long time to, one for the game itself, but also for pakistan, cricket and the country. lots to look forward to for at home for england too next year. india will tourfor a five test match series. sri lanka and pakistan will also play in limited overs matches. there could be another test series against another team too — if the calander allows. england‘s women team will also face new zealand and south africa while the visually impaired team take on australia. the welsh rugby union have named their first ever black national coach. the former england sevens coach warren abrahams takes up the role with the wales womens team. while former captain rachel taylor willjoin him as the wru‘s first professional national

two former umpires have accused the england and wales cricket board of "institutionalised racism".or ecb staff has gone unchallenged. the pair have asked for an independent investigation from the equality and human rights commission. the ecb say they have commissioned a review to look at how they can reform their approach to managing match officials. some breakng cricket news, england's proposed tour to pakistan early next year won't go ahead now. england are also due to face india and sri lanka. england's cricketers have arrived in south africa ahead of their first tour since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. they will play three international t20 matches and three one—day internationals. the matches will be played in cape town and paarl with players again having to remain in biosecure bubbles. it's been a good day for the england captain heather knight in the women's big bash in australia. she made an unbeaten 58 off 32 balls, and hit a six off the last ball of the match, to help sydney thunder to an 8 wicket win over melbourne renegades. the victory lifts the thunder into a

the england and wales cricket board has been accused by two former umpires of "institutionalised racism to be a mentor. ismail dawood, meanwhile, said he had heard racist language used in front of senior ecb staff, which went unchallenged. the pair have asked for an independent investigation from the equality and human rights commission "to challenge organisations like the ecb". world number one novak djokovic made a winning start at the atp finals in london. djokovic eased to a straight sets victory against diego schwartzmann of argentina. the serb is aiming to win the event for a record equalling sixth time. sadly there would be no fans there to see it. i've been playing the atp finals in this arena for many years and, you know, i've been blessed, to experience some incredible matches and atmospheres. and, you know, i must say that it feels very strange to play in front of the empty stands. in the evening session, russian fourth seed daniil medvedev beat german fifth seed alexander zverev in straight sets. medvedev plays djokovic tomorrow. olympic champion caeleb dressel has set a new

the england and wales cricket board says the side will be playing two t20 internationals in karachi —ers matches. there could be another test series against another team too — if the calander allows. england‘s women team will also face new zealand and south africa while the visually impaired team take on australia. the welsh rugby union have named their first ever black national coach. former england sevens coach warren abrahams takes up the role with the wales women‘s team. while former captain rachel taylor willjoin him as the wru‘s first professional national female coach. ireland have made four changes for this weekend‘s autumn nations cup game against england. ross byrne returns to the team. he‘ll earn his ninth cap as he takes the place of injured captain johnny sexton, who pulled his hamstring in last week‘s win over wales. he gets the nod over billy burns who‘s on the bench alongsidejacob stockdale, who‘s recovered from a calf strain. and defending championjudd trump has hit a maximum 147 break at the northern ireland 0pen. the world number one made the clearance during his co