The launch of Yorkshire & Proud was timed to coincide with the start of Pride month on 1 June. Read more:
Yorkshire Cricket Club has launched a LGBTQ+ supporters group in an effort to increase participation in the sport.The group's founder, Becca Gerrard, said it was "an important step towards ensuring Headingley is a welcoming place for all".The launch of Yorkshire & Proud was timed to coincide with the start of Pride month on 1 June.
Lachlan Smith, founder of Out 4 Cricket and the Birmingham Unicorns, thought to be only the world's second LGBTQ+ cricket club, said: "Supporting Yorkshire as they develop inclusive policies and practices at the club has been incredibly important, and it is great to see the supporter's group be established."
The club said it would "taking steps to celebrate Pride" during a T20 double header at Headingley on 4 June, when Yorkshire Vikings play Derbyshire Falcons followed by the Northern Diamonds facing the Southern Vipers.
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