Leicestershire County Cricket Club chairman welcomes ECB plans to make cricket for representative

The three-step plan includes: creating a new independent commission for equality, a new forum for race in cricket and a new Equality Code of Conduct.

As part of its commitment to strengthen links with the wider community and spearhead diversity and inclusion in cricket at every level both on and off the pitch, Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) is proudly displaying flags of nationalities.

The flags displayed on the fencing off Miligan Road are from 39 different nationalities representing citizens living in Leicestershire.

Mark Barber, head of community for LCCC said: “We continue to collaborate with all diverse communities as part of our strategy to make cricket more accessible to all and a game for everyone.

“We’re at the heart of an extremely diverse community in Leicestershire and Rutland and we’re proud to celebrate this.”

Mehmooda Duke (MBE DL) is the first ever female chair in the history of UK County Cricket and said: “I am really proud that we are already at the forefront of this journey to make cricket more accessible to all.”

Leicestershire demonstrates its commitment to diversity and inclusion in cricket through the range of BAME representatives and women on the Board of Directors, its executive team and the recruitment of players from a diverse background through the Academy of Cricket.

LCCC recently launched its #ANewBreed 2021 membership campaign and looks forward to welcoming new members from across Leicestershire and Rutland to join the Foxes Family.

The club has the best value membership offering across the UK County Cricket Circuit, which includes all children under aged 12 entitled to a free membership. #FoxesFamily