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Dear All,

This week's bulletin contains information on the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket, The Club Cricket Charity and ECB Coaching Development.

Cricket is under intense scrutiny right now and it is clear that substantial action needs to be taken to address inequalities in the game.

In March 2021 the ECB set up the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) to look at issues of diversity, inclusion and equity in cricket, at all levels and in all roles. The reason for the Commission has never been more important than now and their public Call for Evidence is now live.

Over the coming months the ICEC will evaluate the state of equity in cricket. It will examine discrimination and identify opportunities to tackle the problems. The Commission, which is fully independent of the ECB, will also identify good practice in the game that can be learnt from, shared, and improved. The evidence gathered will inform a landmark report, set to be published in the summer of 2022, which will include evidence-based recommendations.

We wanted to let you know that the first stage of the Call for Evidence is now live for six weeks. The ICEC wants to hear from anyone who has a connection, or a past connection, to cricket in the UK. Whether a recreational player or a professional, volunteer, employee, coach, umpire, parent or a fan, the ICEC needs to hear from you and we would encourage you to share your views.

To take part in the ICEC’s online survey, and to learn more about the ICEC, please click the buttons below.

It is important to note that the ICEC is completely independent of the ECB and your views can be shared anonymously.

Thinking of joining the coaching family this winter? Looking to expand your coaching team?

ECB Coach Development have created a simple guide to help understand the ECB Support Coach, ECB Foundation I Coach and ECB Core Coach programmes.

You can find out more information about coaching here.

Following news in the last newsletter about the Restart a Heart Day, a reminder to all clubs that The Club Cricket Charity is offering portable de-fibrillators that can help avoid life changing situations. Another 100 defibrillators have been distributed to clubs since the last mention in this newsletter.

More information can be found here.

England & Wales Cricket Board
12 November 2021