England captain Heather Knight has admitted a cost over a social media put up in 2012 when she was pictured in blackface.
Knight, who was 21 on the time, was attending an end-of-season fancy gown get together at a cricket membership in Kent.
An image of Knight in blackface was posted to the Fb account of one other particular person.
She has been reprimanded by the Cricket Self-discipline Fee and fined £1,000, which is suspended for 2 years.
“I am really sorry for the error I made in 2012,” stated the 33-year-old in an announcement issued by way of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
“It was unsuitable, and I’ve lengthy regretted it. Again then, I merely was not as educated as to the implications and penalties of my actions as I’ve turn into since. There was no ill-intent meant.
“While I can not change the previous, I’m passionate and dedicated to utilizing my platform to advertise inclusivity throughout the sport, guaranteeing under-represented teams are afforded the identical alternatives and fulfilment inside the sport as I’ve.”
Knight has been captain of the England girls’s crew since 2016 and can proceed to guide the aspect on the T20 World Cup within the United Arab Emirates subsequent month.
The batter has been with England on their coaching camp in Abu Dhabi since 13 September.
