Running Out Racism

*we are still campaigning, just taking a break from this platform* Campaign to eradicate racism in Scottish Cricket.

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

You can pledge your support here

https://t.co/eCP9ijC6Gu

[Qasim Sheikh @Qasimsheikhtalk]

I share some personal experiences of the past 3 years 🎙️

- Institutional racism 🏏
- facing online hate, abuse & Islamophobia
- Antisemitism smear

@bbctms @CricketScotland

📺The BBC wanted me to stay silent on Gaza 🇵🇸

👉🏽 https://t.co/Xjv9KezeIv

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

@Chris39723499 @CricketScotland We don't think it's irrelevant, but do agree its only related to part. There are multiple issues. We are trying to address a number of issues this raises in one comms - which isn't easy (but based on feedback from those impacted they felt it important, so we included it)

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

We've been taking a break from social recently.

However we've been made aware of some historic messages on this platform, that we feel it's important that we put comment out.

We call on @CricketScotland to investigate this with some urgency.

Full details of our view below.

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

@Chris39723499 @CricketScotland We think the point is important in the context. However we have made our position clear on the messages, and what our stance is - it should not detract. We are not happy. We also acknowledge he's owned it and that gives options on a way forward; others haven't 3/

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

@Chris39723499 @CricketScotland Our view is if it causes upset in any context it should be avoided, but also recognise that in this context its usage is not the same as someone using to describe or target people of Pakistani heritage who is not from that community. 2/

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

https://t.co/X0rHlhRQ3O

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

@Broonee @CricketScotland Trudy Lindblade. Yes the statement has upset a lot of people. Saying the problem is people who have suffered for raising their voice rather than their suffering shows they’ve a lot to learn still . It was very ill judged and pushed people even further away.

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

In the absence of communications from @CricketScotland, or any attempt to own this mess, we will soon publish more information for the cricketing community on what went wrong and why, along with what needs to happen next. 1/

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

If you prefer to ask in confidence, please DM us 3/

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

In doing so we will continue to avoid individuals. We feel the wider cricketing community deserve more information. Anything which is a genuine question useful to help inform we’ll consider in our response. Anything loaded, abusive or related to individuals will be ignored. 2/

[WA LEGAL @WALEGAL_]

Your lack of engagement with complainers during the referrals process, combined with poor outcomes and a failure to accept responsibility for past conduct has led to this. Nothing else. The tragedy is that both accused and accusers have been let down. And that rests with you.

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

@UnionTyke As statements go it was pretty ill thought through on so many levels

[Richard Hardy @UnionTyke]

“Harbour a feeling of injustice” is a pretty crass way of addressing the very real impacts on lives caused by the behaviours and culture at Cricket Scotland I’m afraid

[Haroon Tahir @HaroonT__]

Have seen first hand the hard work that Hamza has put in to firstly get capped and to keep performing year after year despite the lack of consistent games for it all to be thrown back at his face.

Absolute shambles of an organisation from top to bottom 👎

[Qasim Sheikh @Qasimsheikhtalk]

Sad to read, @HamzaOfficial1 is a special talent as he showed in his 49 caps. The way he felt in the🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿squad seems to be a shared feeling with other POC over two decades. It’s time @CricketScotland digest this properly & lead the changes required

[George Dobell @GeorgeDobell1]

"I don't want to play for Scotland again": Hamza Tahir retires from international cricket citing unfair dismissal and racial discrimination: https://t.co/qsNUG6urVY

[Daily Mail Sport @MailSport]

Scotland cricketer Hamza Tahir retires at just 28 - and launches grievance against Cricket Scotland over contract snub https://t.co/ejYBYPq0IU

[Running Out Racism @runoutracism]

The real story is significant failings within Cricket Scotland, that continue to lead to issues & complaints. These issues are current - that is the cause of the damage; not folk having their say as a result of their inability to govern. Don’t blame those speaking up. Do better.

[Cricket Scotland @CricketScotland]

Cricket Scotland Statement:

[Martin Williams @MWilliamsHT]

Whistleblower involved in Scottish cricket racism row says there's been no justice
https://t.co/sPA3mIi8J8