The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) admitted that there is racism in its cricket 'system across the country and this game is not untouched but the board is committed to bringing changes in it. The ECB said in a statement on Friday that we should learn from the 'Black Lives Matter' movement after the killing of African-American George Floyd by a white policeman in Minneapolis.

The ECB said, "We have heard from people in recent weeks carefully about their experiences of being called black in cricket, sports and society. We applaud them for being articulate on this important subject. We know that racism is spread in the system of institutions and regions across the country. Players from all over the world are joining the protest against apartheid. It includes England fast bowlers Joffra Archer and James Anderson, besides West Indies' Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle. These players spoke against racism, supporting 'Black Lives Matter'."

"We really believe that the game of cricket is for everyone, but it is sad to know that there are some obstacles for many communities to enjoy it. We have tried to make this game available to as many people across the country and break the barriers. It is our resolve to improve the structure of the game."

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