England captain Heather Knight has been issued a suspended £1,000 fine and reprimand over a non-recent photo from social media.
England captain Heather Knight has been issued a suspended £1,000 fine and reprimand over a non-recent photo from social media by the Independent Cricket Discipline Commission. The photo was found to be in breach of ECB directive 3.3, which states: 'No such person may conduct himself in a manner or do any act or omission which may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the game of cricket or any cricketer or group of cricketers into disrepute.
There was no ill-intent meant. 'Whilst I can't change the past, I am passionate and committed to using my platform to promote inclusivity across the game ensuring underrepresented groups are afforded the same opportunities and fulfilment within the game as I have.' Richard Gould, the ECB chief executive, added: 'Heather recognises this was a serious error of judgment which took place more than 10 years ago and has rightly apologised.
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