“I cannot downplay the impact that the behaviour of a few members has had on the perception of our club. In less than 100 days the ECB will report back on the actions to be taken in response to the report,published just last week,of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket. As the second-most referenced organisation,we had much to reflect on in terms of the work we needed to undertake. This has now been brought into even sharper focus.
“The video footage captured on Sunday (including some which was taken in clear breach of our regulations) is there for all to see. The members shown on camera have brought shame on MCC. Their actions hinder our efforts to promote the positive things our club does to promote and celebrate the game of cricket. Their actions inhibit our ability to carry out our role as guardian of the laws of cricket and the spirit of cricket.”