Tue, 21-Oct-2025

England cricket director pleads for ‘second chances’ in racism scandal

Ashley Giles

England managing director Ashley Giles says cricket has to do much better in tackling the scourge of racism but pleaded for those who have made “mistakes” to be given a second chance. English cricket has been rocked by damaging revelations of racism from Pakistan-born former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq, who made a number of allegations against high-profile figures in … Read more

English cricket chief vows ‘tangible change’ amid racism crisis

English cricket chief vows 'tangible change' amid racism crisis

English cricket’s top administrator vowed Friday to lead the sport through “tangible change” after coming under pressure for his handling of a growing racism scandal. Tom Harrison, the beleaguered chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), faced fresh criticism for his response to revelations of racism by Pakistan-born former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq after they … Read more