Rishi Sunak speaks of sting of racism after damning cricket report

Prime minister says he experienced racist abuse when growing up but progress has been made in tackling it

Rishi Sunak has spoken of the pain he felt from racism when he was growing up, as he said he believed the cricketing authorities were committed to stamping out widespread discrimination in the game.

Speaking to the BBC's Test Match Special during the Ashes Test at Lord's, the prime minister said he felt the sting" of racism while growing up. He said his children were less likely to be exposed to racist abuse because of the progress made in tackling it.