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Scottish cricket has long had a race problem – time to build a better culture in the sport

Scottish cricket has been found to be institutionally racist following the Changing the Boundaries report published by Plan4Sport on July 25. The governing board of Cricket Scotland resigned ahead of the report’s publication and issued an apology to anyone who had experienced any kind of discrimination.

The Conversation

Scotland captain Richie Berrington lifts lid on meeting with Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh

SCOTLAND captain Richie Berrington met with former team-mates Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh last night and promised to help them usher in a new era of…

The National (Scotland)

Stand-in Cricket Scotland chief Gordon Arthur meets Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh

Former Scotland players Haq and Sheikh have raised far-reaching racism grievances against Cricket Scotland.

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Majid Haq: Deafening silence speaks volumes in wake of Cricket Scotland review

Haq and Qasim Sheikh’s testimonies prompted an independent review which found 448 examples of institutional racism in Cricket Scotland.

The Independent UK

For cricket lovers of colour, there is little surprise in this damning report

GURINDER Chadha’s 2002 comedy movie Bend it Like Beckham tells the story of one young south Asian woman’s fight to be able to play football,…

The National (Scotland)

Cricket Scotland found to be "institutionally racist"

Paisley born, Majid Haq, feels he was omitted from the 2015 World Cup squad due to his racial profile

Daily Record

‘You don’t get the same opportunities as a white player’: Majid Haq hits out at Cricket Scotland

There have been 448 cases of racism uncovered after inquiry into Cricket Scotland

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Lawyer Aamer Anwar: Cricket Scotland racism is ‘case that’s horrified me most’

Anwar is the solicitor for former Scotland players Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh, whose allegations prompted the independent report.

The Independent UK

Report author ‘shocked’ by extent of institutional racism in Cricket Scotland

Plan4Sport’s Louise Tideswell said it was clear that the “governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist”.

The Independent UK

Monty Panesar says racist institutions must lose funding amid Cricket Scotland scandal

Former England spinner Monty Panesar believes it is good that Cricket Scotland could lose funding are they were found to be "institutionally racist" by an independent review

Daily Mirror

Cricket Scotland apologise after damning report into racism and discrimination in the game

Cricket Scotland have apologised to victims of racism and discrimination after a damning report into the culture of the sport.

Evening Standard

Viaplay shaking up old order good news for SPFL - Monday Kick-off

Viaplay shaking up the old order

The National (Scotland)

Measures to tackle racism within Scottish cricket must be implemented in full

The report must not be allowed simply to gather dust. People from ethnic minority communities must have confidence that the new board takes racism seriously.

Daily Record

Cricket Scotland board resign ahead of publication of racism report

Cricket Scotland have been accused of being "institutionally racist" and their entire board has resigned ahead of a report into racism within Scottish cricket being made public

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The Hindu

Cricket Scotland board resigns ahead of report into racism

A review was conducted after Scotland’s all-time leading wicket-taker, Majid Haq, told British broadcaster Sky Sports that Cricket Scotland was “institutionally racist”

The Independent UK

Cricket Scotland board resigns ahead of independent report into racism release

The report will be released on Monday after all-time leading wicket-taker Majid Haq accused Cricket Scotland of being “institutionally racist”

The National (Scotland)

Cricket Scotland 'truly sorry' to racial abuse victims ahead of review publication

CRICKET SCOTLAND has said it is “truly sorry” to anyone who has been racially abused while playing the sport, ahead of an independent…

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