Weekend roundup: a clarification

At the weekend I reported briefly on an article in The Guardian newspaper, which it transpires was neither fully researched nor accurate. 

The Guardian article suggested that 'every first-class county' had been the subject of a complaint on grounds of racism.

The Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) has been setup as an independent and confidential body to which anyone who has been involved with cricket at any level - from schools and recreational, to professional and international - can register their experiences and/or concerns. It is not exclusive to county cricket.

I have now read that the figures being reported in the media were speculation only. As a confidential body, the ICEC has not and will not publish details of any specific cases and any figures may or may not be accurate. They also may or may not refer to the first-class game. 

I am happy to publish this clarification in the interests of fairness to all concerned.