Running Foxes show their support for diversity in cricket

Chairman for Leicestershire County Cricket Club Mehmooda Duke said the club welcomed the plans to make cricket much more representative and drive out discrimination.

The three-step plan includes: create 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 community and spearhead diversity in cricket – on and off the pitch - Leicestershire County Cricket Club (LCCC) is proudly displaying flags of various nationalities to represent the diversity and inclusivity of

The flags displayed are from 39 different nationalities of citizens living in Leicestershire and have been displayed on the fencing off Miligan Road.

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

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

“Our public display shows that we welcome people from all communities as part of the club’s commitment to celebrating and growing our work with diverse communities in the county.”

Duke 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.”

LCCC is at the forefront of driving diversity in cricket with BAME representatives on the board and throughout the Academy set-up.

LCCC recently launched a new membership offering for 2021 and welcomes new members from across Leicestershire and Rutland.

The club has the best value membership offering across the UK County Cricket Circuit, which includes all U12 children entitled to a free membership.