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Cricket's Core Values

We want cricket to be a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, respected and that they belong.
Cricket’s core values have been created by the game, for the game to help guide how we work, play, and make decisions on and off the field. They exist to ensure we are all playing our part in helping to make cricket the most inclusive team sport in England and Wales.
For more information about cricket’s core values, please email raisingthegame@ecb.co.uk

We ensure our game is based on fairness, respect and decency.


Respect and listen to everyone and anyone.

Take responsibility for how we show up to play, train, lead, work or support.

Challenge bad behaviour and hold others to account.

We make sure everyone finds fun in the game.


Keep it light and always celebrate success.

Adapt your approach to bring out the very best in people.

Actively encourage people to find their thing in the game.

We actively include so everyone can find a place in the game.


Create a warm, welcoming and safe environment.

Encourage everyone to be themselves.

Be curious about one another and celebrate differences.

We stay open to change to keep the game moving forward.


Have the confidence to positively challenge the way things are done.

Be proactive and open in adapting to society’s changing needs.

Lead by example, setting standards for others to follow.