The ECB are investigating allegations of historic racist abuse made towards one among their very own umpires.
Sportsmail is conscious of the id of the {accused} umpire, who has additionally officiated in worldwide cricket, however has opted to not title them as we now have been unable to substantiate the racism claims.
The allegations are understood to be over 30 years outdated and relate to the umpire’s taking part in profession, when it’s alleged that he repeatedly known as a team-mate a “f****** P***.”
The ECB are investigating one among their very own umpires over historic allegations of racist abuse
The alleged sufferer has not complained, with the claims reported to the ECB by a 3rd celebration.
The ECB are understood to be taking the matter critically nonetheless, and have already interviewed the umpire over a number of incidents of alleged racism. No different witnesses have but come ahead.
The ECB’s investigation will increase questions over their jurisdiction because the allegations predate the formation of the governing physique. Till 1997 English cricket has ruled by the Check and County Cricket Board.
The ECB have been conducting a overview of their umpiring division in latest months which has led to numerous vital adjustments.
The governing suffered main embarrassment final summer time after they have been pressured to sack their head of umpiring, Chris Kelly, after it emerged that he had made a racist joke about former England quick bowler Devon Malcolm.
The ECB are braced for extra criticism subsequent week when Azeem Rafiq seems in entrance of a division for Digital, Tradition, Media and Sport choose committee alongside former Essex quick bowler Jahib Ahmed, who is anticipated to accuse different massive names within the sport of racism.
