Mark Alford, director of Sky Sports News, added: "At Sky Sports News we look for ways to use our journalism and our platform as a force for good. I always come back to the point 'Why does it matter?' 'Why should I care?' 'Why should I bother?' - In this specific instance, golf represents the seat at the table that you can't have. I have seen countless business deals done on a golf course. Golf is almost a corporate sport in many ways and it represents that elitist seat at the table that you can't have. It's that white male-dominated arena. "We have already spoken briefly with Ateeq and will have a more detailed conversation to understand the nature of the exchange and how he or anyone else at Warwickshire became involved. The Sky | Kick It Out award for equality and inclusion will recognise an individual or organisation within sport that has led the fight against racism and discrimination whilst promoting equality and inclusion in sport and wider society.