ECB To Review Players’ Social Media History After Robinson’s Suspension

Mumbai: After pacer Ollie Robinson was suspended pending an investigation over his nine-year-old “racist and sexist” tweets, ECB has said it’ll review players’ social media history to “address any historical issues and remind individuals of their personal responsibilities going forward”

Robinson was suspended from all international cricket last week until the results of a disciplinary inquiry following tweets posted in 2012 and 2013.

The ECB board met on Wednesday to address the emergence of historical social media content shared by high-profile players within the sport.

According to the ECB, the board agreed to the executive’s recommendation for a social media review to address any historical issues, remind individuals of their individual responsibilities, and help them learn lessons along the way.

“The review will be collaborative, and will involve ECB administrators and coaches as well as other individuals from cricket, including players,” the ECB said in an official statement.

“The ECB will now work closely with the PCA, TEPP and EWPP to agree on terms of reference, identify independent expertise, and support participants through education and training to complete the process,” it added.

The ECB said it is clear that this process will not prevent further disciplinary action in the future, which may be required under applicable procedures, but hopes the sport is determined to be stronger and more inclusive and welcoming during this difficult period.

“Making cricket a sport for all is central to the game’s inspiring generation strategy. Celebrating our many illustrious role models in men’s, women’s and disability cricket is essential to that aim, and the right use of social media is a critical means for achieving it,” said Ian Watmore, Chair of the ECB.

“The Board was unanimous in support of the Executive in the actions taken by them in the last week and agrees with their plans to move the game forward in a spirit of inclusion, education and personal responsibility, whilst addressing those cases which cause most offence head-on,” he added.

Meanwhile, England’s current limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan and wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler’s old tweets allegedly mocking fans have also resurfaced recently.

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