Lancs Condemn 'misogynistic' Response To Livingstone Lbw Dismissal

Lancashire person condemned "misogynistic comments" connected societal media that followed Liam Livingstone's arguable dismissal successful nan semi-final conclusion by Somerset astatine nan T20 Vitality Blast Finals Day.

Livingstone was fixed retired lbw by on-field umpire James Middlebrook, pinch nan determination backed up by 3rd umpire Sue Redfern aft nan England batter sent nan incident for review, claiming to person struck nan shot pinch an wrong edge.

A number of comments connected societal media criticised Redfern's verdict and questioned why a female should beryllium 3rd umpire for a men's match.

"While nan nine remains profoundly disappointment and disappointed pinch nan decision, Lancashire is arsenic clear that it does not condone nan misogynistic comments that person appeared crossed societal media successful response," nan nine said successful a connection connected X., external

"Such behaviour is unacceptable, does not bespeak nan values of our nine aliases nan wider Red Rose family, and has nary spot successful nan game."

In nan aforesaid statement, Lancashire besides said they had submitted a title to nan England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) astir nan determination which saw Livingstone fixed retired for 29.

The nine said they person "formally expressed disappointment" to nan governing body.