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Azeem Rafiq yet to receive direct apology from Colin Graves over Yorkshire racism

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:59:22 GMT

Yorkshire chair tells DCMS select committee he "didn't think it was appropriate" to phone Rafiq

Rafiq urges sponsors to abandon Yorkshire if Graves returns

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 17:44:21 GMT

Former chairman has reportedly been in negotiations with club about another financial bailout

Does English cricket have the will to put its house in order?

Tue, 14 May 2024 16:03:18 GMT

New documentary asks familiar questions of the sport, but is it ready to act this time?

ECB recommends fines, bans against former Yorkshire players in Azeem Rafiq racism case

Wed, 03 May 2023 21:24:34 GMT

Total of £37,500 in fines includes £8000 plus eight-week ban for Gary Ballance

Richard Gould: Azeem Rafiq's 'vindication' makes English cricket's racism reckoning worthwhile

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:06:41 GMT

Chief executive hopes process is important part of journey towards true inclusivity

Azeem Rafiq open to meeting with Michael Vaughan

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:00:24 GMT

"The one thing I've always tried to do is try to get in a room and have conversations"

Yorkshire's reckoning with racism needs a progressive outcome

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:32:48 GMT

Punishment for the county must be weighed against further hits to inclusion and diversity

Cricket Discipline Committee racism hearings: The verdicts

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:43:39 GMT

Summary of the CDC's verdicts on the six individuals charged

ECB influence in spotlight at Yorkshire, as timing of data deletion comes under scrutiny

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 09:20:19 GMT

Focus on Lord Patel's role as chairman, as CDC hearing enters concluding week

Vaughan regrets 'disgusting' tweets but denies making 'you lot' comment

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:41:22 GMT

Former England captain questioned by ECB counsel during Yorkshire racism hearing

Adil Rashid denies feeling pressure to confirm Michael Vaughan's 'you lot' comment

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 21:09:17 GMT

England bowler says he was not coerced into backing Azeem Rafiq's version of events

ECB lays out case against Yorkshire defendants as CDC hearing begins

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:24:23 GMT

Hoggard and Bresnan accused of making repeated racist remarks during time at club

Azeem Rafiq: 'Cricket is in denial' about problem of racism

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:37:10 GMT

Former allrounder also hits out at coverage of his allegations by Yorkshire Post

Azeem Rafiq: 'It's unquantifiable what I've lost'

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:08:41 GMT

Former cricketer discusses his antiracism fight on special episode of the Switch Hit podcast

Yorkshire racism case set to be postponed following appeals against public hearing

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:42:53 GMT

Former players reportedly unhappy with decision to break with precedent in interests of transparency

Azeem Rafiq, Andrew Gale among five cricketers reprimanded for historic social-media posts

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:10:06 GMT

Jack Brooks, Danni Wyatt and Eve Jones also found to have made prejudicial posts

Gary Ballance apologises for 'racist' language towards Azeem Rafiq

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:45:25 GMT

Former England batter issues statement after meeting with Rafiq organised by PCA

Yorkshire is expected destination for Shan Masood after Derbyshire exit

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:38:09 GMT

County seeks influential figurehead in the wake of racism allegations

Edgbaston to deploy undercover crowd spotters following racist abuse during India Test

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:31:36 GMT

Warwickshire confirm that security measures will be stepped up for Saturday's T20I

'I have moved on with my life': Andrew Gale refuses to defend ECB racism charge

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:49:08 GMT

Former Yorkshire coach describes board inquiry as 'tainted process' following sacking

ECB charges Yorkshire and individuals over racism allegations

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 11:26:48 GMT

Cricket Discipline Commission panel expected to hear cases in September or October

Yorkshire announce 'Clean Slate' as Headingley's new principal sponsor

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:29:34 GMT

Two-year deal takes over naming-rights slot vacated by Emerald Publishing

English cricket must 'clean up its act' on racism, concludes DCMS report

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:47:33 GMT

ECB told to report back to committee on quarterly basis in wake of Azeem Rafiq revelations

Azeem Rafiq: 'Time is right' for Yorkshire to get back right to host international cricket

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:28:47 GMT

Things are improving, he says, but wants the club to be "kept under review to make sure this really is the start of something important and meaningful"

Steve Harmison, Ryan Sidebottom join Yorkshire's interim coaching staff

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 12:36:33 GMT

Pair recruited by former team-mate Darren Gough, who recently took over as the club's managing director

Sacked staff seek legal action after racism crisis prompts Yorkshire purge

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:04:09 GMT

Culled staff had written to board deploring reputational damage Rafiq allegations had inflicted on club

Second chances key to solving racism crisis - Ashely Giles

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 14:22:43 GMT

There must be scope to rehabilitate, says managing director of England men's cricket

Michael Vaughan apologises to Azeem Rafiq for 'hurt' during racism controversy

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:03:04 GMT

Former England captain accepts BBC's decision to stand him down for the Ashes coverage

Tom Harrison believes 'earthquake' can accelerate change as ECB unveil plan to tackle racism

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 15:44:20 GMT

Review of dressing-room culture and game-wide approach to dealing with complaints are among pledges

BBC drop Michael Vaughan from Ashes coverage, as BT Sport consider options

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:17:18 GMT

Broadcaster says "his involvement in the Yorkshire story represents a conflict of interest"

Azeem Rafiq 'ashamed' after historic anti-Semitic exchange comes to light

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:09:26 GMT

2011 discussion surfaces in wake of ex-cricketer's anti-racism testimony

Azeem Rafiq feels 'massive weight' lift after giving evidence of racist abuse

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:46:21 GMT

Former player hopes his harrowing account to parliamentary committee is a "watershed moment"

Alex Hales denies any racial connotations in naming his dog 'Kevin'

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:23:29 GMT

Rafiq has alleged it was an "open secret" that the name "Kevin" was used to describe people of colour

Azeem Rafiq: 'Before we move forward, the game needs to listen to a lot of people who have suffered'

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:03:58 GMT

Former Yorkshire player determined that change will be real and not 'box-ticking' or 'tokenism'

Azeem Rafiq: Joe Root's comments about not seeing racism at Yorkshire were 'hurtful'

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:01:39 GMT

Rafiq claims relationship with Gary Ballance was 'toxic' during moving testimony

David Lloyd issues apology to Azeem Rafiq over comments on Asian players

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:13:29 GMT

Sky commentator and former England coach had made disparaging remarks in an exchange with a third party

Yorkshire 'covered up' Gary Ballance drugs tests, claims Azeem Rafiq

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:21:51 GMT

Former Yorkshire player claims his own disciplinary issues were dealt with more harshly

Adil Rashid backs up Azeem Rafiq's recollections on Michael Vaughan comment

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 12:44:30 GMT

England spinner says he heard Vaughan question the number of players of Asian heritage in the Yorkshire side

Martyn Moxon signed off with stress, Andrew Gale suspended as Yorkshire crisis escalates

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:11:42 GMT

More fall-out from Azeem Rafiq racism scandal as senior management feel the heat

Moeen Ali hopes that Yorkshire crisis can lead to lasting change

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:44:44 GMT

England allrounder praises Azeem Rafiq for encouraging others to share experiences

Yorkshire settle employment tribunal with Azeem Rafiq as Lord Patel takes the helm

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:58:31 GMT

New chairman outlines measures to restore Yorkshire's reputation amid racism crisis

Former Yorkshire player Rana Naved-ul-Hasan says he heard Vaughan's alleged racist comments

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:11:26 GMT

Naved has reiterated his preparedness to provide evidence to any enquiry as required

Eoin Morgan: 'Significant change' on racism more critical than 'any trophies we win'

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:03:57 GMT

The team wants "matters of an extreme or serious nature" like racism in cricket "to be met head on", England captain says

Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton resigns in racism probe fallout, bemoans ECB 'reluctance to act' earlier

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:14:10 GMT

Lord Kamlesh Patel is the likely interim replacement, though former Yorkshire and ECB chairman Colin Graves is keen on another stint

Michael Vaughan admits involvement in Rafiq report, denies racist comments

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:10:52 GMT

Former England Ashes-winning captain denies he abused Rafiq during county match

Gary Ballance admits to racial slur against 'closest friend' Azeem Rafiq

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:16:12 GMT

Former England batter regrets actions but insists he was support to former team-mate

Azeem Rafiq set to give evidence before DCMS as pressure mounts on Yorkshire

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 21:41:38 GMT

Club comes in for criticism from government over handling of report into allegations of racism

Headingley loses Emerald as title sponsor as Yorkshire racism crisis deepens

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:25:50 GMT

Cross-party group of MPs calls for new investigation in wake of revelations

Azeem Rafiq racism report: Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton to be called before DCMS select committee

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 14:27:39 GMT

Health secretary Sajid Javid tweets "P**i is not banter" as pressure increases on Yorkshire

Yorkshire racism report ruled Azeem Rafiq being called 'P**i' was 'banter'

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 07:22:08 GMT

The panel said it "was not reasonable for Azeem to have been offended"

ECB promises 'fair and thorough' investigation as Yorkshire take no action over Azeem Rafiq allegations

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:55:08 GMT

Rafiq describes club's latest steps in racism investigation as 'embarrassing'

Azeem Rafiq calls for removal of Yorkshire senior management in light of racism review

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:14:28 GMT

Mark Arthur and Martyn Moxon come under renewed pressure from former club captain

Yorkshire admit Azeem Rafiq suffered from 'racial harassment' while at club - but refuse to release report

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Summary released by club says there was "insufficient evidence" to support claim of institutional racism

Parliamentary pressure on Yorkshire as DCMS demands publication of Azeem Rafiq report

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:17:23 GMT

Julian Knight MP writes open letter to club officials, calling for findings to be open to scrutiny

'More harm will be done' if Yorkshire don't publish racism report, says British MP

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Political figures weigh in on Azeem Rafiq's complaint against former club

Azeem Rafiq brands positions of Yorkshire chief executive and director of cricket 'untenable'

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 12:14:48 GMT

Rafiq "uncomfortable" with Yorkshire statement on report into racism at the club

Yorkshire apologise to Azeem Rafiq, saying he was 'victim of inappropriate behaviour'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Club confirms investigation upheld "several" of Rafiq's allegations which led to racism probe

Azeem Rafiq calls on ECB, politicians to intervene after Yorkshire delay publication of racism report

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former England U19 and Yorkshire captain prompted report after his allegations of racism at the club a year ago

Azeem Rafiq raises doubts over 'evidence being ignored' in Yorkshire racism investigation

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Investigating law firm says it is keen to hear from "anyone who has relevant information" about alleged racism

Yorkshire promise life bans for perpetrators as Azeem Rafiq reports 'vile' and 'terrifying' threats

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former allrounder unnerved after receiving specific threats on social media

ECB seeking to 'protect reputation' amid racism claims, says former umpire John Holder

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Board appoints lawyer who defended News International in phone-hacking scandal

Azeem Rafiq files legal claim against Yorkshire over alleged racism

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former allrounder cites 'direct discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race'

Former Yorkshire employees describe experiences of racism as part of Azeem Rafiq investigation

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Evidence reveals "continuous references to taxi drivers and restaurant workers" in relation to Asian community

Yorkshire to appoint head of equality in bid to boost inclusion

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Club makes further commitments to inclusion in wake of Azeem Rafiq allegations

I was 'bullied and targeted because of my race' Azeem Rafiq tells investigators

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former Yorkshire player gives testimony to legal team probing racism allegations

Azeem Rafiq: 'Not sure I want my son to go anywhere near a cricket ground'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Rafiq and Jason Gillespie were part of Cricket Australia's latest episode of Cricket Connecting Country

Gulfraz Riaz steps down from independent panel investigating racism at Yorkshire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

NACC vice-chair Mesba Ahmed joins investigation into Azeem Rafiq claims

Yorkshire says 'no repercussions' for any witnesses in investigation of Azeem Rafiq's racism claims

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Club makes two more appointments to investigating panel

Azeem Rafiq calls for witness anonymity in Yorkshire racism investigation

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ex-player fears that current cricketers will be reluctant to speak out about colleagues

Jason Gillespie condemns Yorkshire league chairman's attack on Azeem Rafiq

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Former head coach says letter from Roger Pugh was 'almost excusing' the issue of racism

Yorkshire appoint sub-committee to investigate Azeem Rafiq racism allegations

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Prominent South Asian figures asked to join review following criticism of Yorkshire response

Yorkshire South Premier League chairman launches verbal attack on Azeem Rafiq after racism allegations

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Administrator criticises former Yorkshire player in blog post

England squad diversity shows efforts to address racism in cricket, says Eoin Morgan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

England captain praises ECB response after latest allegations of racism at Yorkshire

Yorkshire promise independent review in wake of Azeem Rafiq's claims of institutional racism

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Response from chairman to damaging claims from former player about club culture

Azeem Rafiq was 'on brink of suicide' after experiencing racism at Yorkshire

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:42:22 GMT

Ex-player says he 'lost faith in humanity' after claiming racist behaviour was ignored by club

Five unattached wildcards to watch in the Hundred draft

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A look at some of the wilder picks in the full list of Hundred draft candidates

Lyth plunders highest score in English T20 to inspire Yorkshire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Adam Lyth achieved the highest T20 score ever witnessed in England and Yorkshire laid claim to the highest team total on a memorable night at Headingley

Rafiq's intervention makes the difference

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire finished in second place to progress to a quarter-final eliminator following a 20-run victory over Leicestershire at Headingley

Rashid, Rafiq snuff out Lancashire to claim Roses rights

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Spin proved to be Yorkshire's route to a comfortable 79-run victory over Lancashire as Adil Rashid and Azeem Rafiq were at the top of their game on a surface offering a little purchase

Bresnan epic sets up final-day drama

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

And so, after six months and 16 games, after memorable fightbacks and outstanding performances, it goes down to the last day of the season

Rashid to the fore as Yorkshire cling on

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire's NatWest Blast hopes still hang by a thread - and the margins are getting tighter -victory by one run in a match that was Derbyshire's for the taking

Yorkshire squeeze Roses win as Carver clings on

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Another wonderful Twenty20 encounter between the old rivals fell to Yorkshire by five runs with two balls

Rafiq wins second chance at Yorkshire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Azeem Rafiq has signed a new contract with Yorkshire after almost two years out of the professional game

Frustrated Rafiq to leave Yorkshire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Azeem Rafiq, once regarded as a potential Yorkshire captain, will leave the county at the end of the season after failing to make an impact in all forms of the game.

Lees gives Yorkshire foot in quarters

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire planted one foot firmly in the quarter-finals when they crushed Derbyshire by 59 runs with 15 balls to spare in a one-sided game at Chesterfield.

Yorkshire flounder as spin dominates

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire's hopes of reaching the NatWest T20 Blast quarter-finals were dented on Wednesday as they collapsed to 95 all out in pursuit of 124 against Durham at Headingley.

Rafiq five leads Yorkshire to thrilling win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Offspinner Azeem Rafiq's five-wicket haul snared a seven-run win for Yorkshire over Bangladesh A at Leeds.

Yorkshire secure redemption after promotion

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire could look back on a highly satisfying season after their final game ended in a 239-run win over Essex

McGrath gets Yorkshire over the line

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anthony McGrath may have played his last game for Yorkshire but if he does leave the club, he can do so in the knowledge that he has played a big hand in Yorkshire's promotion

Yorkshire take control and lead

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire moved to the top of the Division Two table for the first time this season and look overwhelming favourites to gain promotion

Rafiq and Sidebottom show Yorkshire grit

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Perhaps it was fitting that two Yorkshiremen from different backgrounds and different vintages combined to nudge their side ahead in the race to achieve promotion from Division Two

McGrath's wise head serves Yorkshire well

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Anthony McGrath used all the experience gained over a 17-year career as he guided Yorkshire through a perfectly time, but very tense, run chase

Bairstow stars to put Yorkshire into final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Jonny Bairstow played another ebullient innings swept Yorkshire to a 36-run victory against Sussex in the first Friends Lift t20 semi-final

Khan steals last-ball win for Sussex

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire had victory snatched from their grasp by Sussex off the last ball in a thrilling finish to the Clydesdale Bank 40 contest at Headingley

Azeem Rafiq shows his credentials

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire will start favourites against Worcestershire in their Friends Life t20 quarter-final as they target a first trip to finals day

Rashid dropped by Yorkshire

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Adil Rashid, the Yorkshire legspinner, has been left out of the squad to play Northamptonshire at Headingley this week.

Yorkshire re-shuffle begins

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The fall-out after Yorkshire's disastrous season, in which they were relegated to the second division for only the second time since championship was split into two divisions 11 years ago, has begun

Rashid helps secure Roses victory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Spin twins Adil Rashid and Azeem Rafiq bowled Yorkshire to a breathtaking victory by 11 runs with five balls remaining in a tight Roses clash

Rafiq stars in tight Yorkshire win

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Yorkshire's batting line-up held off a Lancashire fightback to secure a tense two-wicket victory in their Friends Life t20 match at Old Trafford

Derbyshire tail clings on for thrilling draw

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Derbyshire's late-order batsmen staged a magnificent rearguard action to deny Leicestershire victory and claim an unlikely draw on a tense final day