Qasim Sheikh has commended Cricket Scotland’s new partnership with the South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA).
Sheikh helped set up the project to address inequalities and increase British South Asian participation and representation in the sport.
Earlier this year an independent review found Scottish cricket’s governing body to be institutionally racist.
Former player Qasim Sheikh spoke out about his experience of racism in Scottish cricket. This new partnership will introduce pilot projects to create additional opportunities for male and female British South Asian players on the pathway to national team level to achieve professional status.
“I think it’s a massive step forward,” Sheikh told Sky Sports News. “It’s ground-breaking and I hope a massive step forward in the short term for British South Asian cricketers in Scotland.