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ECB chief executive Richard Gould added: “Heather recognises this was a serious error of judgment which took place more than 10 years ago and has rightly apologised.
“As a public figure and leader, Heather has worked tirelessly to foster a more inclusive and equitable future for cricket.
“She has championed initiatives to promote diversity and strongly advocated for marginalised communities. She has shown herself to be a positive role model.
“While we cannot change the past, we can certainly learn from it. This incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing work to combat racism and discrimination. We remain committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and belonging for all.”
When Knight attended the party with a ‘sports stars’ theme 12 years ago she had already been an England played for more than two years.
The photograph of Knight was reported to the Cricket Regulator in July of this year and she was charged in August. At the time she was captain of London Spirit in The Hundred, which the side went on to win.
Interim director of the Cricket Regulator Dave Lewis said: “Cricket is working to become a more inclusive sport and the Cricket Regulator is committed to acting positively and impartially whenever racist behaviour is reported to us.
“In this case, Ms Knight’s behaviour was discriminatory and offensive, however the Cricket Discipline Commission accepted there was no racist intent in her conduct. I welcome her acknowledgment of the potential impact of her behaviour, and her unreserved apology.”
