Warwickshire has outlined its commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in cricket with the publication of its updated Edgbaston for Everyone plan. Edgbaston for Everyone documents the progress Warwickshire has made since the Club’s EDI blueprint was launched two years ago and its pledges for the future.
Highlights from the last 12 months include organising the country’s first ever LGBTQ+ cricket tournament, hosting the inaugural Vaisakhi Cricket Cup at Edgbaston, and assembling an all-women grounds staff for a women’s international match.The Club has also introduced a new youth selection system aimed at reducing unconscious bias – a project that is attracting more applications from state educated children – and expanding opportunities for disability cricketers.
Edgbaston for Everyone vows to increase its school engagement programme through the new Warwickshire Cricket Foundation charity; provide jobs, training and education opportunities for local people; and expanding its EDI training programme for staff.
