London, Feb. 25 -- The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and all eight franchises of The Hundred have jointly reaffirmed their commitment to ensure the tournament remains inclusive, welcoming, and open to players from all backgrounds.
In a joint statement, the ECB and franchise teams said The Hundred was founded to expand cricket's reach, attract new audiences, and ensure that everyone, irrespective of ethnicity, gender, faith, or nationality, feels a sense of belonging in the sport.
The ECB, as the governing body of the competition, stressed that there is no place for discrimination and regulations are in place to take strong action against any such conduct. It emphasised that players must not be excluded on the basis of nationality....