John Blain seeking answers and justice after being cleared of cricket racism claims John Blain seeking answers and justice after being cleared of cricket racism claims The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2024
Majid Haq shocked by ‘paltry’ fine handed to official who racially abused him Ronald McGregor has been fined £400 and ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Man fined for racially abusing former Scotland cricketer Majid Haq Ronald McGregor, 64, previously admitted acting in a racially aggravated manner at Greenock Cricket Club earlier this year The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Cricket scorer who racially abused umpire Majid Haq fined £400 Ronald McGregor, 64, previously admitted acting in a racially aggravated manner at Greenock Cricket Club earlier this year. The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023
Scorer who racially abused umpire Majid Haq handed lifetime ban Ronald McGregor will not be able to attend any matches in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2023
Majid Haq ‘disgusted and horrified’ following racial abuse while umpiring The incident took place when Haq was umpiring a game at Greenock Cricket Club on Saturday. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
Man charged after former Scotland bowler allegedly 'racially abused' at cricket match A MAN has been charged after former Scotland cricketer Majid Haq was allegedly racially abused at a match. The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2023
Police charge man after alleged racial abuse of ex Scotland cricketer Majid Haq The incident took place when Haq was umpiring a game at Greenock Cricket Club on Saturday. The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2023
Former Scotland bowler Majid Haq allegedly racially abused umpiring this weekend Cricket Scotland insisted it “condemns in the strongest possible terms the behaviour that took place” this weekend. The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2023
Former chair of Cricket Scotland wanted to work with ex-UKIP leader Nigel Farage Former chair of Cricket Scotland Anjan Luthra wanted to get ex-UKIP leader Nigel Farage involved in the sport in Scotland, despite claims of institutional racism within the game. Daily Record · Apr 16, 2023
Top Scottish cricket coach to keep job despite catalogue of racist remarks John Blain was found guilty to have repeatedly called Asian players ‘p**i’ or ‘p***s’ by the Cricket Disciplinary Commission. Daily Record · Apr 2, 2023
Explained: What's going on at Cricket Scotland as turbulent tale takes another twist Scottish cricket's governing body is in the midst of a crisis after the organisation's chariman resigned with immediate effect on Friday morning. The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2023
Cricket Scotland 'remains unfit for purpose' as chief executive steps down Following the publication of a governance review into Cricket Scotland, solicitor Aamer Anwar said the body is still "unfit for purpose" as the interim chief executive announced he would stand down next month after six months in post. Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023
Cricket Scotland’s claims of EDI progress dismissed as ’empty soundbites’ Lawyer Aamer Anwar says the organisation ‘remains unfit for purpose’. The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2023 ‘Tone deaf’: Cricket Scotland’s reaction to racism report decried by campaigners Anti-racism campaigners have described a report into Cricket Scotland’s reaction to the diagnosis last year of institutional racism as ‘tone deaf and arrogant’
The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2023 Marching for justice – the activists fighting for racial equality in Scotland ON March 18, thousands of anti-racists will assemble in George Square in Glasgow for the Resist Racism Scotland Demonstration
Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023 Tim Bresnan accused of using vile racial slur against ex-teammate Azeem Rafiq's sister The investigation into racism within English cricket and Yorkshire County Cricket Club continued on Wednesday, with allegations made against form England bowler Tim Bresnan
Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023 Tim Bresnan accused of racist language towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister as Yorkshire racism commission begins Tim Bresnan has been accused of using a racist comment towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister while the England and Wales Cricket Board told a disciplinary panel it is “more likely than not” three former Yorkshire players used racist or discriminatory language.
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 Tim Bresnan accused of using racist language towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister The hearing into former Yorkshire player Rafiq’s allegations began in London on Wednesday
The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022 Cricket Scotland to formally investigate 22 allegations of racism after review Changing the Boundaries report was published in July
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2022 Cricket Scotland appoints new board members in wake of damning racism report CRICKET Scotland has appointed two new board members as it tries to turn its reputation around after a damning report found it to be…
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2022 Majid Haq feeling rare optimism about the future of Scottish cricket Public comments from Haq and former Scotland teammate Qasim Sheikh prompted an independent review, which discovered 448 instances of institutional racism
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022 Cricket Scotland sets out next steps after review into racism in the sport Three independent organisations will lead a process to consider and investigate complaints.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2022 Where are the allies prepared to stand up against racism? I REALLY should be in the
The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2022 Qasim Sheikh on Scotland’s cricket racism scandal: ‘To know others won’t go through this is everything’ Former international batter tells Simon Burnton that the day of the report into failings that led the whole board in Scotland to resign was ‘the toughest of my life’