Essex Cricket Club racism scandal: Institutional racism found at the club

An independent investigation has found that Essex County Cricket Club was "institutionally racist," with a culture of "bullying, misogyny, and racism."

The investigation was commissioned by the club in the wake of allegations of racism made by former player Zoheb Sharif in 2021.

The report, which was published on Tuesday, found that there was a "deep-seated culture of racism" at the club, which had been allowed to fester for years.

The report made a number of recommendations, including that the club should apologize to Sharif and other victims of racism, and that it should implement a number of measures to address the culture of racism at the club.

The club has accepted the findings of the report and has apologized to Sharif and other victims of racism. It has also pledged to implement the recommendations of the report.

The scandal has had a significant impact on English cricket. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched its own investigation into racism in cricket, and a number of high-profile players have spoken out about their experiences of racism in the sport.

The scandal has also led to calls for reform of the ECB, which has been accused of being too slow to address the issue of racism in cricket.

The Essex Cricket Club racism scandal is a watershed moment in English cricket. It has exposed the deep-seated racism that exists in the sport, and it has forced the ECB to take action to address the issue.

It is hoped that the scandal will lead to a more inclusive and welcoming environment in cricket, where everyone can feel valued and respected.