ECB celebrates Ramadan by internet hosting its first-ever Iftaar dinner at Lord’s

You needn’t be an individual of religion, solely an individual in possession of a soul, to seek out the adhan name to prayer reverberating across the @HomeOfCricket Long Room spine-tingling. A good looking second. pic.twitter.com/PGN2EsksOC

— Nakul Pande (@NakulMPande) April 21, 2022

Following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal at Yorkshire Cricket Club, the ECB has been making an energetic effort to advertise a optimistic tradition that’s inclusive of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds. Rafiq was additionally one of many attendees on the occasion. The occasion was attended by plenty of high-profile dignitaries and was hosted by commentators Aatif Nawaz and Tameena Hussain.

THIS GUY is about to host the FIRST EVER ECB Iftar occasion at Lords within the Long Room. What an honour 😊 pic.twitter.com/kUUMQZmBJ4

— Aatif Nawaz (@AatifNawaz) April 21, 2022

England white-ball skipper, Eoin Morgan attended the occasion alongside former England cricketer Graham Gooch, England ladies’s cricketer Tammy Beaumont and ECB CEO Tom Harrison.

It’s certainly an unbelievable step and have to be totally appreciated and acknowledged by all. Kudos to @ECB_cricket for coming ahead in reconnecting with the Muslim group. https://t.co/P90GlnRtYl

— Shaheen Shah Afridi (@iShaheenAfridi) April 26, 2022

To admire the ECB’s gesture, Pakistan speedster, Shaheen Shah Afridi took to Twitter and wrote, “It’s indeed an incredible step and must be thoroughly appreciated and acknowledged by all.”

Really satisfying night final evening @HomeOfCricket internet hosting its first ever Iftar. Ramadan Kareem 🙏🏻

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— Eoin Morgan (@Eoin16) April 22, 2022

Azeem Rafiq, a former Yorkshire all-rounder, levelled allegations that he had been subjected to racism by gamers and coaches throughout his two stints on the county membership. England internationals Joe Root, Eoin Morgan and Moeen Ali known as for the ECB to sort out racism in cricket and expressed their solidarity with Rafiq. 

An absolute honour to be a part of the primary ECB Iftar @HomeOfCricket

Well executed to @TameenaHussain & her staff for all of the onerous work that went in to creating it such a memorable event for everybody attending

Special to have the ability to share the night with @GeorgeDobell1 👊🏽👊🏽 pic.twitter.com/tS7kVXnxlm

— Azeem Rafiq (@AzeemRafiq30) April 21, 2022

Azeem Rafiq is a 30-year-old former skilled cricketer who plied his commerce primarily as an off-spinner. He was born in Karachi however moved to England in 2001 on the age of 10.