Rishi Sunak continued the TMS tradition of bringing cake to the comment box by donating a red velvet cake to support the Ruth Strauss FoundationCredit: Simon Walker/Downing- 10 Street
Rishi Sunak spoke about the “bite” he suffered from racism as a child in a discussion about his love of cricket following a damning report about discrimination in the game.
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Appearing in a special test match BBC (TMS) On the fourth day of Ash's test at Lords, the PM said he was saddened after the Independent Commission for Fairness in Cricket (ICEC) found that racism, sexism and classism are “widespread” in the game.< /p>
“I didn't experience it in cricket, but of course I did experience racism as a child,” said Mr Sunak.
” which very few other things do. I have a job where I take criticism daily, hourly, minute by minute. But racism stings and hurts.”
“Very sad”
Mr. Sunak said the report ICEC was “difficult to read” and “really sad” for cricket fans.
< p>“All of us who love this game want it to be inclusive, open, accessible to absolutely everyone, welcoming people of all backgrounds and that it be a place where everyone can feel respect and support,” he said.
However, he was “confident” that the England and Wales Cricket Board was responding correctly to its findings. Referring to his status as the first British-Asian prime minister, he said the country should be “proud” of the “incredible progress” made in the fight against racism.
“One thing I find comfort in is what I think is what happened to me when I was a kid, I don't think it will happen to my kids today.”
Mr. Sunak was talking to Jonathan. Agnew in a regular interview with View from the Boundary on TMS.
Turning Around England
Leading the fractious Conservative Party, which is trailing Labor in the polls, the Prime Minister expressed his admiration for Ben Stokes' achievement in turning the tide. The England test team was underperforming last year.
“As someone who also has to behave differently, it was an interesting example of how you take the same group of people and get so much more out of them” he said.
The Prime Minister said it was important to have “an inspiring leader who is clearly able to motivate all those around him” and “lead from the front.”
On the situation he inherited in government, he said: “When I took this job, I knew it would not be easy, everyone saw it. It was like the worst new job folder imaginable.”
Speaking frankly about his passion for cricket, Mr Sunak said he fell in love with the sport while watching Hampshire County games. in his hometown of Southampton.
A “rather dangerous” pastime
The achievement he was most proud of in his high school cricket career was scoring 54 points, and he also revealed that he indulged in a “rather dangerous” pastime in spread betting online during an internship in the City during the 2005 series Ashes.
“I was sitting there working on one side, dealing with my investments, finances, and on the other screen – it’s very useful, in those jobs where you have multiple screens – I [bet] on the next wicket partnership, on the next wicket, total innings,” he said.
With the disappearance of test cricket from over-the-air television, Mr. Sunak was asked if he would support the Lord’s test match on free-to-air television along with existing sporting events such as like Wimbledon. and the Grand National.
“I will probably be careful not to broadcast politics live,” he replied. “Then five other sports will line up and demand the same.”
However, he said it was “an interesting question” that he would “go and think about.”
Bring cake.
Mr Sunak continued the TMS tradition of bringing cake to the comment box by presenting a Red for Ruth red velvet cake in support of the Ruth Strauss Foundation, which former England captain Sir Andrew Strauss established in honor of his late wife in 2019.
Fans were encouraged to wear red on the second day of the Lord's trial to support a foundation that supports families facing the death of a parent from cancer.
Mr. Sunak also awarded Sir Andrew the Points award of Light for his work in raising lung cancer awareness and helping bereavement families.
The Prime Minister admitted he could not fully credit the cake that was baked by one of his Downing team members. street, but added: “I am responsible for the icing.”
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