Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

politician United Kingdom

Richard Thompson is the chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), known for his leadership in navigating complex issues within cricket, including gender equality and player welfare. In a recent statement, he addressed the controversy surrounding the upcoming match against Afghanistan, emphasizing the board's stance against the Taliban's oppression of women and girls while advocating for a coordinated international response rather than a unilateral boycott.

Born on Apr 03, 1949 (76 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
132,059
Power
5,252$
Sentiment
7.56
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 7.00 0.10% +0% 67,886,011 66,588 $2,700,000 2,648$
Sweden 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 10,099,265 9,190 $530,000 482$
Jamaica 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 2,961,167 2,834 $15,000 14$
Taiwan 1 8.00 0.13% +0% 23,816,775 30,224 $670,000 850$
Australia 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 23,224 $1,380,000 1,257$
Totals 6 130,263,102 132,060 $5,295,000 5,251$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: ECB chairman Richard Thompson said that Robin Smith 'was a player who stood toe to toe with some of the quickest bowlers in the world.' 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: England cricketer Robin Smith dies

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Richard Thompson highlighted Robin Smith's resilience and ability to face some of the quickest bowlers in the world. 9

BBC: Robin Smith: Former England batter dies aged 62

Sweden Sweden: Richard Thompson is an authority in the research world regarding microplastics and has dedicated his entire research career to the subject. 9

Dagens Nyheter: ”Mikroplast i hjärnan är bara toppen på ett isberg”

Guyana Guyana: Richard Thompson expressed concerns about England potentially falling into Division Two and missing matches against Australia and India. 6

Stabroek News: Two-tier WTC model scuppered; ODI Super League revival on the cards

Jamaica Jamaica: Richard Thompson was removed from his position as the executive director of ODPEM and given a job in the Office of the Prime Minister. 4

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Editorial | ODPEM in risky times | Commentary

Jamaica Jamaica: Former acting head Richard Thompson has now been reassigned to the OPM to assist in the establishment of strategic frameworks. 5

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: ‘Not a good move’ | Lead Stories

Jamaica Jamaica: Richard Thompson, who was Acting Director General of ODPEM, will now support the Office in the establishment of strategic frameworks and systems that will help guide Jamaica’s recovery programme. 6

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Holness says systematic response now in place for Melissa relief and recovery | News