ECB abandons diversity commitment around coach recruitment
Key Takeaways
- ECB drops the Rooney Rule for national coach recruitment.
- The policy was introduced in 2018 to improve diversity.
- Board says recruitment practices have evolved and adapted.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has officially dropped the Rooney Rule for national team coach hiring. Originally introduced in 2018, the policy required interviewing at least one candidate from an ethnic minority background for all national coaching roles. The board stated that its recruitment practices have evolved to meet specific role requirements. While some positions use open applications, others rely on targeted searches for specialized skillsets.
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