ICC's Interviews Inside Out talks about ways to deal with racism.

ISLAMABAD -- The latest edition of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) online series Interviews Inside Out took a look at the diversity of the game, challenges players face and what the cricket family could do to commit fully to anti-racism.

Moderated by former West Indies fast bowler and broadcaster Ian Bishop, Interviews Inside Out featured a full and frank discussion on diversity and racism in cricket with two-time ICC Men's T20 World Cup winning captain of the West Indies team - Daren Sammy, former ICC Women's Cricket World Cup and T20 World Cup winner from England and broadcaster - Isa Guha, former South Africa all-rounder - JP Duminy, two-time ICC Men's Cricket World Cup winner with Australia and leading coach -Tom Moody, and former Pakistan player and broadcaster - Bazid Khan.

Each of the panelists shared their personal experiences on the subject and spoke of solutions that could help create a more inclusive space within the sport, said a press release issued by ICC. The panel unanimously agreed on the fact that there was a need for more conversations at multiple levels and more ownership to make a difference in the sport.

Daren Sammy said,'There is a need for education at a systematic level. Just as there is an emphasis on education around anti-doping or anti-corruption, the same emphasis must be given to educating the youth on anti-racism in order to help young cricketers understand diversity in cricket and adapt early on.'

Isa Guha said, 'We have a real opportunity with cricket because it does cross different races, backgrounds, and religions, and does bring all of these different people together. It is really a sport that unites everyone. I mean, look at the current England (men's) team, we stumbled upon this team...

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