Former Test umpire John Holder sues ECB for alleged racial discrimination

Former cricketer Ismail Dawood also seeking damages ECB ‘absolutely committed’ to preventing discriminationThe former Test umpire John Holder is suing the England and Wales Cricket Board for alleged racial discrimination. Holder lodged his claim at the London central office of the employment tribunal two days before Christmas, the Guardian can reveal.Holder is the most notable Black British umpire in English cricket. The legal action against the ECB relates to his employment as a fir