“We recommend that the ECB and the wider game increase, at pace, the levels of investment in the core infrastructure and operations of the women’s and girls’ game, reflecting the outcome of gender-based budgeting.” The women’s game should have equal representation to the men’s game throughout English and Welsh cricket’s governance structure, including membership of the ECB and representation on its Board and committees.” “There should be a fundamental overhaul of the professional women players’ pay structure. The women’s game is treated as subordinate to the men’s game, and women have little or no power, voice or influence within cricket’s decision-making structures.” “Women are marginalised and routinely experience sexism and misogyny. The following excerpts are taken from the ICEC report: Without the testimony of individuals, the opportunity that now exists to drive change in cricket would not be there.Īt Women in Sport, we condemn all prejudice, malice and ill-will based on race and social class but here we focus on the experience of women and girls as this is where our expertise lies. We submitted evidence to the inquiry as an organisation and commend all those who gave evidence as individuals. We welcome the publication of the Independent Commission of Equality in Cricket report which we believe should be read by all those involved in the game of cricket.
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