Lancashire County Cricket Club has placed its players on an 'enhanced education' course after offensive tweets from 2011 were uncovered. The tweets, sent by five players, were brought to light by a local newspaper last month, prompting an internal investigation.
The club condemned the tweets, which included derogatory references to women, and launched a probe. Three of the players were under 18 at the time of the posts. The tweets were deleted once the club was notified.
At least one player had participated in a three-day social media boycott earlier this year to protest hateful messages. The club has committed to ongoing education and implementing its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy.
The Professional Cricketers' Association has enforced diversity workshops for all county and international players, led by consultancy firm EW Group. Topics include workplace banter and unconscious bias training.
Roisin McCallion, co-founder of Stump Out Sexism, called the tweets 'abhorrent' and stressed the need to address sexism in society. The club stated the investigation's findings will remain confidential but that action will be taken where required.
