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ECB unveil sweeping measures to tackle racism, sexism and classism in cricket

A damning report earlier this summer revealed that systemic discrimination is rife throughout the sport at all levels

Evening Standard

ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket

Richard Thompson, chair of the ECB, unreservedly apologised when the ICEC’s findings were published in June.

The Independent UK

Why did ‘Bazball’ fail to regain the Ashes?

Up against a great Australian side, England discovered that there is an essential limit to the competitive advantage ‘Bazball’ offers because it is an approach, for the most part, to batting. And it’s bowling that typically wins Test matches and series

The Hindu

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Women’s Hundred has purpose and offers platform – unlike the men’s edition

The women’s competition, which starts on Tuesday, is in rude health while the men’s Hundred is harder to shout about

The Guardian - UK

ICEC: Recommendations ‘too important to be put on back burner for lack of money’

Cindy Butts has written an open letter to ECB chair Richard Thompson.

The Independent UK

Report finds racism, sexism and elitism rife in English cricket

Independent commission finds racism ‘entrenched’ and women were treated as ‘second-class citizens’ in English cricket.

Al Jazeera

Commission head highlights ‘rotten’ cricket culture in wake of report

The ICEC Holding Up A Mirror report on cricket concluded there is racism, sexism and misogyny within the sport.

The National (Scotland)

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Cricket’s ‘rotten culture’ highlighted by Commission head after ‘horrific’ stories

The ICEC Holding Up A Mirror report on cricket concluded there is racism, sexism and misogyny within the sport.

The Independent UK

Racism and sexism in cricket ‘widespread and deeply rooted’, report finds

The Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket found 87 per cent of people with Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage have experienced racism within the game, while women are treated as ‘second-class citizens’

The Independent UK

Discrimination in cricket report to finally be published on Tuesday

The findings come on the same day as a sanctions hearing for Yorkshire in the Azeem Rafiq case.

The National (Scotland)

Ragga-metal, Y2K R&B and folk legends: 30 acts to see at Glastonbury

From big names including Arctic Monkeys and Kelis to must-see cult acts such as Yaya Bey and Vigro Deep, our music editors pick out the essential sets

The Guardian - UK

British teacher elected mayor of town in Mallorca in historic vote

Richard Thompson, 52, joked that he will have a kettle installed in the office on his first day

Evening Standard

New British mayor of Mallorcan town to start work with nice cup of tea

Teacher from west Sussex says victory was down to strong manifesto and knowing everyone in Sant Joan

The Guardian - UK

Catholic church 'dismayed' by ACT government takeover of Calvary Public Hospital, but peak medical body backs plan

Canberra's Catholic archdiocese says it's dismayed and disappointed by the ACT government's decision to take over the Catholic-owned Calvary Public Hospital.

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The Guardian - UK

Strauss exits ECB with new T20 format on table and Hundred on the rack

The former England captain Andrew Strauss was strategic adviser to the ECB while changes could mean a T20 setup with two divisions and 18 teams

The Independent UK

Sir Andrew Strauss to step down from role as ECB’s strategic adviser

His decision comes seven months after overseeing the publication of a wide-ranging high-performance review aimed at improving English cricket.

Daily Mirror

Man kills friend with a single punch as yobs put cigarettes in his nose while unconscious

Jamie Garwood, 34, killed Richard Thompson after attacking the victim at his home in Newport, south Wales, last year, and has now been jailed for the grim attack

Daily Record

Man killed by pal's one punch as others stick cigarettes up nose while lying unconscious

Jamie Garwood, 34, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Richard Thompson, 42, who was assaulted at his home in Newport which had been cuckooed.

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Manchester Evening News

Man kills friend with a single punch while others put cigarettes up his nose

Jamie Garwood, 34, pleaded guilty to manslaughter

Wales Online

Man kills friend with a single punch as others put cigarettes in his nose while he's unconscious

Jamie Garwood, 34, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Richard Thompson, 42, who was assaulted at his home in Newport which had been cuckooed

The Guardian - UK

Road to reconciliation after Yorkshire racism saga will be long and difficult

Over almost three years, views have become polarised, Yorkshire CCC has been left on its knees and the human cost spread far and wide

Louder

The story of The Stranglers' controversial No More Heroes album: "We got away with murder"

Hugh Cornwell tells the story of the Stranglers' summer-of-punk-classic second album No More Heroes: "We definitely couldn’t get away with that now"

Daily Mirror

ECB deputy chairman Martin Darlow to become latest board member to stand down

Martin Darlow is reportedly set to be the latest member of the ECB board to leave his role amid a raft of changes at the sport's governing body in England

The Independent UK

Robin Smith says ECB should have called an independent Yorkshire inquiry

The Azeem Rafiq case was heard last week.

ABC News

Flood-ravaged farmers warn of years of recovery ahead in New South Wales' Central West

As the water recedes from the flood-ravaged New South Wales' Central West, all that remains standing on some farms are the trees.

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