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England and Wales Cricket Board

Commons · Question 116057 · Tabled 25 Feb 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 21 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with the England and Wales Cricket Board on the potential exclusion of players on the grounds of nationality.

Answer

Answered by Stephanie Peacock, 21 Apr 2026

We were concerned to hear of the reports on potential exclusion of players on the grounds of nationality and have discussed with the ECB directly who have put out a clear position confirming that nationality should not be a factor in the selection of play...