In a bid to stop sexual harassment and bullying of "children and vulnerable adults" under its ambit, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to educate cricketers on appropriate off-field conduct.

As per a report in PTI, the decision was taken during the three-day ICC Board meetings in Singapore as the #MeToo movement took the world by storm.

"An ICC Event Behaviour and Welfare Policy will also be introduced with immediate effect. This will address, in particular, the standards of off-field behaviour expected of Players, Player Support Personnel and others working at ICC events for or on behalf of the ICC or local organising committee," the ICC stated.

"The Board and committees were united in their commitment to making cricket a safe and secure place for everyone whether they are playing, officiating or working in any capacity," added ICC CEO Dave Richardson.

Notably, the policy will include stipulations that protect against harassment, offensive exposure, inappropriate behaviour with tournament staff and inappropriate behaviour in event accommodation and venues.

"The Board unanimously agreed to improve the current ICC policies and procedures around the protection of children and vulnerable adults as well as more widely in relation to protection against sexual harassment, bullying and inappropriate behaviour and improving standards of off-field behaviour at ICC events," it stated.

The reference to children has been made bearing in mind the various junior events around the world. The ICC mentioned it wants the member Boards to take up the policy at their end once it is laid out.

"As a result, a new Safeguarding Policy for Children and vulnerable adults will be developed along with guidelines for Member Boards to support them in the protection of all individuals within their jurisdictions,” it concluded.

In the cricketing fraternity, BCCI CEO Rahul Johri got hit by the #MeToo campaign after an anonymous person, who claimed to be his colleague during his stint at the Discovery Channel, accused him of sexual harassment. Author Harnidh Kaur shared screenshots of a detailed report of the victim on her Twitter page, where she revealed that Johri had taken advantage of a woman, who doesn’t wish to reveal her identity.