Yorkshire CCC look for equality post applicants

The new post, which Yorkshire announced that they were creating last month, is viewed as a key one within the organisation. It is a proactive move after the allegations raised by Rafiq, which are part of an ongoing independent investigation, and the recently announced England and Wales Cricket Board EDI action plan.

The ECB is to create a new independent commission for equality in cricket, a forum for race in cricket and a new equality code of conduct amid a game-wide recognition that more needs to be done in these areas.

Yorkshire have said that they “wholeheartedly support” the work of the ECB, themselves fighting off claims of institutional racism, and that they “want to be part of ensuring meaningful change across the game”.

Their new head of EDI will be charged with conducting a full review across Yorkshire cricket and devising an action plan “to create an environment that is more reflective of the population at every level”.

Outlining the club’s ambition to be “recognised as a leader” in this field, the role description makes clear: “This needs a collective and collaborative approach. We need to work with people from all backgrounds to ask questions, reach out and, more importantly, to listen.

“We want to take time to work sensitively and genuinely. This is our long-term commitment, and we hope many people from all backgrounds will come forward to work with us as we will listen and take action together.”

General tickets for the T20 international between England and Pakistan at Headingley on July 18 have sold out. Forty-five per cent of tickets were rolled over from this year’s cancelled fixture. A small number of premium seats at £100 and various hospitality options are still available.

More than 60 per cent of tickets have been sold for days one and four of the Test between England and India at Headingley starting on August 25, with days two and three close to selling out. All remaining tickets go on general sale from January 12.

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