Root expressed anguish at racial discrimination at his club, saying he has spent a lot of time reflecting on recent events while acknowledging that racism is “simply intolerable.”
Root wrote:
Root further said these events have fractured the sport and torn lives apart.
Root has stated he will reach out to the new chairman of YCCC, Lord Patel, and offer support in any which way he can.
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“We must call it out straightaway” - Joe Root
While acknowledging that he doesn’t have the answers to improve the state of the game, Root emphasized the need to call out racism straightaway.
Root also mentioned that inclusivity, diversity and anti-discrimination is something that England teams have discussed over the years.
Root also called on England cricket fans to support the side in the upcoming Ashes.
Yorkshire suspended from hosting major games
Meanwhile, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) suspended Yorkshire CCC from hosting international matches for poor handling of racism at the club.
“YCCC are suspended from hosting international or major matches until it has clearly demonstrated that it can meet the standards expected of an international venue, ECB member and First Class County,” an ECB statement said.
Former player Azeem Rafiq’s racial abuse charges were proved to be true in an independent inquiry, leading to the ECB’s ban for “abhorrent” handling of racism at the club.
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