Joe Root: We've to make sure racism doesn't happen again further down the line

England skipper Joe Root has said everyone has to find ways of creating more opportunities to make the sport more diverse following Azeem Rafiqs allegations of racism at YorkshireRafiq Roots former teammate at the club had accused the County side of racism following which Yorkshire released a statement regarding the investigation into the matterIn September 2020 the Yorkshire County Cricket Club launched a full investigation into allegations of racism and now in a release has stated that Azeem was the victim of inappropriate behaviourAs a former teammate and friend its hard to see Azeem hurting as he is More than anything it just shows that there is a lot of work we have to do in the game ESPNcricinfo quoted Root as sayingIts a societal issue in my opinion We have seen it in other sports we have seen it in other areas As a sport we have got to keep trying to find ways of making sure this isnt a conversation that keeps happeningWe have got to find ways of creating more opportunities making our game more diverse and educating better he addedThe England skipper said one needs to make sure that racism doesnt happen again further down the lineI dont think that just comes from players and administrators its from everyone in the game There has got to be a want and a will to do that It is something we have to prioritise as a sport and make sure this isnt something that happens again further down the line said RootRoot also informed that England will observe a moment of unity and sport antidiscrimination tshirts ahead of the third Test against India which gets underway on WednesdayI think it is really important we have the moment of unity We have to keep showing the sport is for everyone and that we are desperate to make everyone feel welcome to it Its such a brilliant sport and should be open to everyone said RootWe have to do more I get that But as a team it is a big focus for us to make the game for everyone and to make it as welcoming as we can I know we keep talking about it but I am desperate to do something about it Hopefully in time you can see that come into action he addedThe first Test ended in a draw but India staged an incredible comeback to take the second game by 151 runs at the Lords Cricket Ground Both sides will now lock horns in the third Test beginning Wednesday at Headingley LeedsAlso Read They stopped laughing at us Former club cricketer Chandresh PatelThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliabilitsy and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever