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John Blain seeking answers and justice after being cleared of cricket racism claims

The National (Scotland)

Majid Haq ‘disgusted and horrified’ following racial abuse while umpiring

The incident took place when Haq was umpiring a game at Greenock Cricket Club on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Police charge man after alleged racial abuse of ex Scotland cricketer Majid Haq

The incident took place when Haq was umpiring a game at Greenock Cricket Club on Saturday.

The Independent UK

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Former Scotland bowler Majid Haq allegedly racially abused umpiring this weekend

Cricket Scotland insisted it “condemns in the strongest possible terms the behaviour that took place” this weekend.

The Independent UK

Explained: What's going on at Cricket Scotland as turbulent tale takes another twist

Scottish cricket's governing body is in the midst of a crisis after the organisation's chariman resigned with immediate effect on Friday morning.

The National (Scotland)

Cricket Scotland 'remains unfit for purpose' as chief executive steps down

Following the publication of a governance review into Cricket Scotland, solicitor Aamer Anwar said the body is still "unfit for purpose" as the interim chief executive announced he would stand down next month after six months in post.

Daily Record

Cricket Scotland’s claims of EDI progress dismissed as ’empty soundbites’

Lawyer Aamer Anwar says the organisation ‘remains unfit for purpose’.

The Independent UK

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‘Tone deaf’: Cricket Scotland’s reaction to racism report decried by campaigners

Anti-racism campaigners have described a report into Cricket Scotland’s reaction to the diagnosis last year of institutional racism as ‘tone deaf and arrogant’

The Guardian - UK

Marching for justice – the activists fighting for racial equality in Scotland

ON March 18, thousands of anti-racists will assemble in George Square in Glasgow for the Resist Racism Scotland Demonstration

The National (Scotland)

Cricket Scotland to formally investigate 22 allegations of racism after review

Changing the Boundaries report was published in July

The National (Scotland)

Majid Haq feeling rare optimism about the future of Scottish cricket

Public comments from Haq and former Scotland teammate Qasim Sheikh prompted an independent review, which discovered 448 instances of institutional racism

The Independent UK

Cricket Scotland sets up process to investigate complaints from damning racism review

Cricket Scotland used an independent review to understand the amount of racial abuse evident within the body's jurisdiction, with consultancy firm Plan4Sport's findings proving alarming

Daily Mirror

Cricket Scotland sets out next steps after review into racism in the sport

Three independent organisations will lead a process to consider and investigate complaints.

The Independent UK

Where are the allies prepared to stand up against racism?

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Qasim Sheikh on Scotland’s cricket racism scandal: ‘To know others won’t go through this is everything’

Former international batter tells Simon Burnton that the day of the report into failings that led the whole board in Scotland to resign was ‘the toughest of my life’

The National (Scotland)

Scotland captain Richie Berrington lifts lid on meeting with Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh

SCOTLAND captain Richie Berrington met with former team-mates Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh last night and promised to help them usher in a new era of…

The Independent UK

Stand-in Cricket Scotland chief Gordon Arthur meets Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh

Former Scotland players Haq and Sheikh have raised far-reaching racism grievances against Cricket Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Silence of Scotland’s white cricket players ‘deeply shameful’, says lawyer

THE failure of Scotland’s white players to speak out following a damning report on racism within the sport is “deeply shameful”, according to…

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The Independent UK

Majid Haq: Deafening silence speaks volumes in wake of Cricket Scotland review

Haq and Qasim Sheikh’s testimonies prompted an independent review which found 448 examples of institutional racism in Cricket Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

For cricket lovers of colour, there is little surprise in this damning report

GURINDER Chadha’s 2002 comedy movie Bend it Like Beckham tells the story of one young south Asian woman’s fight to be able to play football,…

The Independent UK

‘You don’t get the same opportunities as a white player’: Majid Haq hits out at Cricket Scotland

There have been 448 cases of racism uncovered after inquiry into Cricket Scotland

The Independent UK

Lawyer Aamer Anwar: Cricket Scotland racism is ‘case that’s horrified me most’

Anwar is the solicitor for former Scotland players Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh, whose allegations prompted the independent report.

The Independent UK

Report author ‘shocked’ by extent of institutional racism in Cricket Scotland

Plan4Sport’s Louise Tideswell said it was clear that the “governance and leadership practices of Cricket Scotland have been institutionally racist”.

Daily Mirror

Cricket Scotland board resign ahead of publication of racism report

Cricket Scotland have been accused of being "institutionally racist" and their entire board has resigned ahead of a report into racism within Scottish cricket being made public

The National (Scotland)

Spin doctor Tahir ready to rock and roll in America after breaking into Scotland squad

HAMZA TAHIR is getting used to emerging from his comfort zone. Waiting under the floodlights last month for a ball that seemed to have been struck…

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