The issues of sport and racism we experience today stem from the early days of colonialism and the first cricket tours, writes Dean Allen and if the SJN hearings are to achieve anything at this juncture then learning the lessons from history is imperative.
Despite it being in the news again recently, the issue of racism in cricket is nothing new.
Back in 1894 when South Africa was preparing to send its first overseas touring team to the UK, another player of colour from Cape Town was then making the headlines.
