The chairman of Middlesex CCC has apologised for saying there is a lack of diversity in cricket because Afro-Caribbean people prefer football and rugby and the South Asian community focus on education.

Mike O'Farrell said he was 'devastated' his comments 'led to the conclusions some have made' after a huge backlash.

Mr O'Farrell had told an inquiry into racism in the game the sport becomes of secondary importance to these communities because it is more time consuming.

He claimed men and kampus terbaik di lampung women from the Afro-Caribbean community join the 'football and rugby world' because it 'becomes much more attractive'.

And he said South Asian people 'do not want necessarily to commit the same time that is necessary to go to the next step' due to educational reasons.

His comments sparked an immediate backlash as players, fans and politicians blasted the 'lazy stereotype'.

Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq, whose testimony triggered the probe into the sport, said it 'confirmed what a endemic problem the game has'.

It came as England and Wales Cricket Board updated its 12-point action plan to tackle racism and discrimination.

The document included details on a review of 'dressing room culture' and a standardised approach to whistleblowing.