Rafiq's accusation of racism at Yorkshire led to an inquiry - but six months on he has heard nothing
3 years, 11 months ago

Rafiq's accusation of racism at Yorkshire led to an inquiry - but six months on he has heard nothing

Daily Mail  

Azeem Rafiq's voice cracks with emotion as he considers the impact of his quest for what he believes is truth and justice but what has turned into a personal ordeal. Azeem Rafiq is hurt after his quest for truth and justice turned into a gruelling ordeal 'But I don't think cricket wants to listen. It is Rafiq's damning verdict on what he sees as the unacceptably long time it is taking Yorkshire to make public their report on the serious allegations he made about his near 10 year association with his local county. There is also the claim that a leading figure said 'there's too many of you lot here' to a group of British Asian players at the club, including Rafiq. Rafiq made serious allegations about his near 10-year association with his local county 'For the last few months I haven't wanted anything more to do with the game,' he said.

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Family of ex-Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq fears leaving home due to Rotherham violence
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Family of ex-Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq fears leaving home due to Rotherham violence

The Independent  

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'Wanted to play for England. I was prepared to do anything': Azeem Rafiq recalls drinking alcohol to fit in at Yorkshire
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'Wanted to play for England. I was prepared to do anything': Azeem Rafiq recalls drinking alcohol to fit in at Yorkshire

Hindustan Times  

Being told that whistleblowers never have a successful life after providing information about wrongdoing, Azeem Rafiq is determined to change the narrative. Raising his stocks at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Rafiq was the captain of the England U-19 teams featuring household names like Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Jos Buttler. Azeem Rafiq recalled some of the worst moments from his …

Yorkshire punished for extremely serious misconduct over racism experienced by ex-player Azeem Rafiq
1 year, 8 months ago

Yorkshire punished for extremely serious misconduct over racism experienced by ex-player Azeem Rafiq

Associated Press  

LONDON — Yorkshire has been fined and docked points in two formats of cricket over the club’s “extremely serious” misconduct in relation to the racism experienced by former player Azeem Rafiq. The English club was fined 400,000 pounds on Friday — 300,000 pounds of which is suspended for two years — and lost 48 County Championship points and four in …

British PM Sunak ‘sad’ over cricket racism and sexism report
1 year, 8 months ago

British PM Sunak ‘sad’ over cricket racism and sexism report

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he was “sad” to read a damning report that claimed racism and sexism are rife within English cricket. READ: ECB recommends £500,000 fine for Yorkshire after cricket racism scandal Of the more than 4,000 individuals interviewed for the ICEC report, 50 percent described experiencing discrimination in the previous five years, with the figures …

ECB recommends £500,000 fine for Yorkshire after cricket racism scandal
1 year, 9 months ago

ECB recommends £500,000 fine for Yorkshire after cricket racism scandal

The Hindu  

England cricket chiefs have recommended that Yorkshire be fined £500,000 and given hefty points deductions over their handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal. Yorkshire said last week they were still having “positive conversations” around the long-term financial future of the club. ECB lawyer Jane Mulcahy said the recommendations took into account the finances of Yorkshire and it would be …

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language by disciplinary panel
1 year, 10 months ago

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language by disciplinary panel

The Hindu  

Six former Yorkshire players have been sanctioned for the alleged use of racist and discriminatory language in verdicts released by the Cricket Discipline Commission panel on Friday. Yorkshire and a number of individuals were charged by the England & Wales Cricket Board last year after an investigation into racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq, who said in 2021 he had …

Michael Vaughan verdict distracts from Azeem Rafiq’s vindication: Yorkshire was rotten to the core
1 year, 11 months ago

Michael Vaughan verdict distracts from Azeem Rafiq’s vindication: Yorkshire was rotten to the core

The Independent  

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Vaughan cleared of using racist language at Yorkshire by disciplinary panel
2 years ago

Vaughan cleared of using racist language at Yorkshire by disciplinary panel

The Hindu  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has been cleared of using racist language towards ex-Yorkshire team mate Azeem Rafiq by the Cricket Discipline Commission panel. Yorkshire and a number of individuals were charged by the England & Wales Cricket Board last year after an investigation into racism allegations made by Rafiq, who said in 2021 that he had been a victim …

Vaughan says he has been cleared of making racist comment
2 years ago

Vaughan says he has been cleared of making racist comment

The Independent  

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Public hearing into Azeem Rafiq’s racism allegations set to resume
2 years ago

Public hearing into Azeem Rafiq’s racism allegations set to resume

The Independent  

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Vaughan’s lawyer criticises ECB’s handling of Rafiq racism case investigation
2 years ago

Vaughan’s lawyer criticises ECB’s handling of Rafiq racism case investigation

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Yorkshire says documents pertaining to racism scandal have been 'irretrievably deleted'
2 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire says documents pertaining to racism scandal have been 'irretrievably deleted'

Firstpost  

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club has confirmed that documents related to allegations of racism and its responses to those charges had been “irretrievably deleted”, which could be prejudicial to the interest of the game in the country. “It has been reported in a number of news outlets that, in relation to the Cricket Discipline Commission inquiry, the Club has admitted …

Yorkshire confirms data related to racism ‘irretrievably deleted’
2 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire confirms data related to racism ‘irretrievably deleted’

The Hindu  

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club has confirmed that documents related to allegations of racism and its responses to those charges had been “irretrievably deleted”, which could be prejudicial to the interest of the game in the country. “It has been reported in a number of news outlets that, in relation to the Cricket Discipline Commission inquiry, the Club has admitted …

Vaughan set to be only charged person to attend Rafiq cricket racism hearing
2 years, 1 month ago

Vaughan set to be only charged person to attend Rafiq cricket racism hearing

The Hindu  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is the only charged individual still set to appear before a disciplinary hearing next month in relation to racism allegations made by his ex-Yorkshire team-mate Azeem Rafiq. The England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Tuesday that former Yorkshire player and bowling coach Richard Pyrah had told officials he would not be attending, joining Andrew …

Yorkshire admits four charges after investigation into racism claims
2 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire admits four charges after investigation into racism claims

The Hindu  

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has admitted liability to four amended charges including a failure to address and take adequate action against racist and discriminatory language, the England & Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday. “Yorkshire CCC has admitted liability in response to four amended charges, including a failure to address systemic use of racist and/or discriminatory language over a prolonged …

Hoggard withdraws from hearings into Rafiq racism allegations
2 years, 1 month ago

Hoggard withdraws from hearings into Rafiq racism allegations

The Hindu  

Former England international bowler Matthew Hoggard said on Friday he has withdrawn from the disciplinary process involving allegations made by his former Yorkshire teammate Azeem Rafiq over fears he will not get a fair hearing. That is all that matters to me.” Another former England international, Tim Bresnan, and John Blain have also reportedly withdrawn from the process because they …

Azeem Rafiq considering leaving England after abuse and intimidation following Yorkshire racism revelations
2 years, 5 months ago

Azeem Rafiq considering leaving England after abuse and intimidation following Yorkshire racism revelations

India Today  

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq is considering moving out of England to protect his family from facing hate attacks following his revelations in the racism row that led to a massive shake-up in English cricket. Notably, Rafiq opened up about an "institutionally racist culture" at Yorkshire in 2020, including by former England players. The cricketer, whose family moved to the …

Azeem Rafiq given 10-day deadline to confirm he will participate in the ECB's racism trial
2 years, 5 months ago

Azeem Rafiq given 10-day deadline to confirm he will participate in the ECB's racism trial

Daily Mail  

Azeem Rafiq has been given a 10-day deadline to confirm he will participate in the ECB's racism trial or risk having the cases thrown out. Azeem Rafiq wants the ECB to hold disciplinary hearings into ex-Yorkshire players in public Whilst there is nothing in the CDC's constitution stipulating that disciplinary hearings cannot be held in public it is understood that …

Azeem Rafiq and ECB to appear at new parliamentary committee hearing over racism in cricket
2 years, 6 months ago

Azeem Rafiq and ECB to appear at new parliamentary committee hearing over racism in cricket

The Independent  

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Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel targeted by abusive letters in Azeem Rafiq racism row
2 years, 9 months ago

Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel targeted by abusive letters in Azeem Rafiq racism row

Firstpost  

On the day Test cricket returned to Yorkshire’s Headingley headquarters, Patel also revealed the county would have gone bust but for England playing in Leeds again. Leeds: Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel said Thursday he had received “phenomenally racist” letters following Azeem Rafiq’s allegations of racist abuse and bullying while playing for the county. Patel, speaking on the first day of …

ECB charges Yorkshire cricket after investigation into Azeem Rafiq's claims of racism
2 years, 9 months ago

ECB charges Yorkshire cricket after investigation into Azeem Rafiq's claims of racism

India Today  

Yorkshire County Cricket Club and quite a few people have been charged after a thorough investigation into the racism claims made by Azeem Rafiq, a former player of the county. Back in 2021, Rafiq, also a former skipper of the England under-19 captain, alleged that he had been a victim of institutional racism at Yorkshire. "The charges arise from alleged …

Yorkshire charged by ECB after investigation into racism claims
2 years, 9 months ago

Yorkshire charged by ECB after investigation into racism claims

The Hindu  

Yorkshire County Cricket Club and a number of individuals have been charged following an investigation into racism claims made by former player Azeem Rafiq, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday, without naming the people in question. READ: England fined for slow over rate in second Test win over New Zealand "The charges arise from alleged breaches of …

Azeem Rafiq fears becoming ‘unemployable’ after opening up on racism at Yorkshire
3 years ago

Azeem Rafiq fears becoming ‘unemployable’ after opening up on racism at Yorkshire

Firstpost  

Rafiq, who had accused Yorkshire of failing to deal adequately with the abuse he suffered at the northern county, said he was worried his candour had come at a price. London: Azeem Rafiq fears he may have become “unemployable” within cricket after speaking out about the racism he suffered during his two spells at Yorkshire. The Pakistan-born Rafiq’s revelations eventually …

Azeem Rafiq fears he may never work again after speaking out about racism
3 years ago

Azeem Rafiq fears he may never work again after speaking out about racism

Hindustan Times  

Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq fears speaking out about racism in English cricket has made him unemployable. Azeem Rafiq fears he may never work again after speaking out about racism Rafiq, who is of Pakistani descent, told a British parliamentary committee in November about the discrimination he faced while at Yorkshire, saying the sport in England was "institutionally racist". During …

Azeem Rafiq fears he is unemployable in cricket after speaking out about racism
3 years ago

Azeem Rafiq fears he is unemployable in cricket after speaking out about racism

The Independent  

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Cricket Still 'In Denial' Over Racism, Says Former Yorkshire Player Azeem Rafiq
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Still 'In Denial' Over Racism, Says Former Yorkshire Player Azeem Rafiq

The Quint  

However, Rafiq is impressed by the changes brought about at Yorkshire by their new chair, Lord Kamlesh Patel, since his appointment in November but is less convinced about how serious the wider game is about tackling the issue. "I see Yorkshire trying to do the right thing, but I do feel like the game as a whole is still living …

Cricket still ‘in a lot of denial’ over racism, Azeem Rafiq claims
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricket still ‘in a lot of denial’ over racism, Azeem Rafiq claims

The Independent  

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Azeem Rafiq Calls for Yorkshire's Ban on Hosting Games to be Lifted
3 years, 2 months ago

Azeem Rafiq Calls for Yorkshire's Ban on Hosting Games to be Lifted

The Quint  

"It has been a whirlwind since I appeared in front of MPs almost two months ago, and what Yorkshire and Lord Patel have done to bring change is definitely a step in the right direction. The people of Yorkshire should be able to watch England in Test and white-ball games at Headingley this summer," wrote Rafiq in Daily Mail on …

Joe Root plans talks with Azeem Rafiq over racism allegations
3 years, 4 months ago

Joe Root plans talks with Azeem Rafiq over racism allegations

The Hindu  

England test captain Joe Root has said he hoped to have a discussion with Azeem Rafiq after the Ashes series against Australia, which starts next month, on the former Yorkshire player's allegations of institutional racism at the club. Rafiq, the 30-year-old former England Under-19s captain who is of Pakistani descent and played for Yorkshire from 2008-14, told a British parliamentary …

England captain Joe Root reiterates he cannot recall racism at Yorkshire
3 years, 4 months ago

England captain Joe Root reiterates he cannot recall racism at Yorkshire

Firstpost  

Root, who said he had exchanged messages with Rafiq since he gave his evidence, insisted again on Monday that he had never heard anything untoward. England captain Joe Root said Monday he stood by his statement that he could not recall witnessing any instances of racism at Yorkshire as English cricket grapples with the fallout from the scandal. Rafiq said …

Yorkshire Racism Row: Director Ashley Giles suggests 'second chance' for people involved
3 years, 4 months ago

Yorkshire Racism Row: Director Ashley Giles suggests 'second chance' for people involved

Firstpost  

London: England managing director Ashley Giles on Sunday advocated the need to give a second chance to those involved in racism incidents in the past, saying zero tolerance does not mean “cutting off people” and denying them rehabilitation. The English cricket found itself embroiled in a racism row after Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq alleged that he was taunted for his …

Giles bats for Vaughan to get second chance amid racism allegations
3 years, 4 months ago

Giles bats for Vaughan to get second chance amid racism allegations

The Hindu  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan deserves a second chance after being embroiled in the racism controversy involving former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq, the director of England men's cricket Ashley Giles has said. Rafiq alleged that Vaughan told him and two other players of Asian origin that there were "too many of you lot, we need to do something about it" …

England cricket director pleads for 'second chances' in racism scandal
3 years, 4 months ago

England cricket director pleads for 'second chances' in racism scandal

Firstpost  

London, United Kingdom: England managing director Ashley Giles says cricket has to do much better in tackling racism but pleaded for those who had made “mistakes” to be given a second chance. The former Test bowler said cricket had to do “much better… discrimination of any form just isn’t acceptable” but he also stressed that it was important to give …

Action plan aims to combat racism in English cricket
3 years, 4 months ago

Action plan aims to combat racism in English cricket

The Hindu  

English cricket's governing body will create an anti-discrimination unit and conduct a review of dressing-room culture in response to recent revelations about racism in the sport. The England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday released its comprehensive plan to address issues raised by Azeem Rafiq, who testified at a parliamentary hearing about the racism he suffered while playing at Yorkshire. …

ECB to unveil delayed action plan on racism following Azeem Rafiq’s claims
3 years, 4 months ago

ECB to unveil delayed action plan on racism following Azeem Rafiq’s claims

The Independent  

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Yorkshire receive 36 calls to whistleblower hotline amid Azeem Rafiq racism row
3 years, 4 months ago

Yorkshire receive 36 calls to whistleblower hotline amid Azeem Rafiq racism row

The Telegraph  

A hotline launched by Yorkshire in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq racism furore has heard from 36 potential whistleblowers in the past week. The reporting service was initiated by club chair Lord Kamlesh Patel as part of attempts to restore trust following its initially sluggish response to the Rafiq case. Hales had denied Rafiq’s allegations that he named his …

Azeem Rafiq accused of sending vulgar messages to teenage girl six years ago
3 years, 4 months ago

Azeem Rafiq accused of sending vulgar messages to teenage girl six years ago

The Hindu  

Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq, who is at the centre of the racism controversy in English cricket, has been accused of sending "vulgar" messages to a teenage girl six years ago, the Yorkshire Post reported. Gayathri Ajith was only 16 when she met Rafiq but said she told him she was 17 in order to appear a "bit older". Rafiq …

'We must win back trust' - English cricket bodies unite to tackle racism
3 years, 4 months ago

'We must win back trust' - English cricket bodies unite to tackle racism

The Hindu  

England's major cricketing bodies collectively apologised on Friday to all those who have suffered racism and discrimination in the game following former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq's revelations about the abuse he encountered. The organisations released a joint-statement in which they said they would look at ways to make English cricket more open and inclusive before finalising a plan of action …

A wide-ranging response promised by bosses – timeline of cricket racism crisis
3 years, 4 months ago

A wide-ranging response promised by bosses – timeline of cricket racism crisis

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. August 19, 2021 – Rafiq accuses Yorkshire of “fudging” his claims of …

English cricket racism row grows as Hales blackface photos emerge
3 years, 4 months ago

English cricket racism row grows as Hales blackface photos emerge

Al Jazeera  

The emergence of photographs of former England batsman Alex Hales wearing black face paint has become the latest in a string of allegations of racism to have hit English cricket. Earlier this week, Rafiq had told a parliamentary committee that Hales named his black dog “Kevin” due to cricketer Gary Ballance’s use of the name as a derogatory term for …

Azeem Rafiq apologises after historical antisemitic text messages emerge
3 years, 4 months ago

Azeem Rafiq apologises after historical antisemitic text messages emerge

The Independent  

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Azeem Rafiq sorry for anti-Semitic messages – timeline of cricket racism crisis
3 years, 4 months ago

Azeem Rafiq sorry for anti-Semitic messages – timeline of cricket racism crisis

The Independent  

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Ex-Yorkshire player Rafiq apologises for anti-Semitic messages
3 years, 4 months ago

Ex-Yorkshire player Rafiq apologises for anti-Semitic messages

The Hindu  

Azeem Rafiq, the former cricketer whose revelations about the racism he suffered at Yorkshire has sparked a crisis in the English game, apologized Thursday after admitting to sending antisemitic messages 10 years ago. British newspaper The Times of London reported it has seen an exchange of messages that appear to have been sent between Rafiq and another former cricketer, Ateeq …

Azeem Rafiq hopes ‘floodgates’ will open because of his experiences of racism
3 years, 4 months ago

Azeem Rafiq hopes ‘floodgates’ will open because of his experiences of racism

The Independent  

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Rafiq predicts 'floodgates' will open in cricket racism crisis
3 years, 4 months ago

Rafiq predicts 'floodgates' will open in cricket racism crisis

The Hindu  

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq expects the "floodgates" to open in cricket's racism crisis, predicting thousands could come forward after giving a disturbing account of his own experiences to British lawmakers. "But in terms of Andrew and Martyn, I don't think it's possible for Yorkshire to move forward with them still in there knowing full well what sort of role …

Yorkshire racism row: Tim Bresnan denies making racist comments but apologises to Rafiq for bullying
3 years, 4 months ago

Yorkshire racism row: Tim Bresnan denies making racist comments but apologises to Rafiq for bullying

Firstpost  

Commentator David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd also took to twitter to apologise to Rafiq after he was accused of making disparaging comments on Asian cricketers to a third party London: Former England pacer Tim Bresnan has apologised to Azeem Rafiq over his bullying claims but ‘categorically denies’ making any racist comments towards his ex-Yorkshire teammate. “For any part I played in contributing …

David Lloyd apologises for comments on Asian players
3 years, 4 months ago

David Lloyd apologises for comments on Asian players

The Hindu  

Cricket commentator David Lloyd has apologised after Azeem Rafiq told a British parliamentary committee that the former England coach had made disparaging comments about Asian cricketers. In Tuesday’s distressing testimony, Rafiq, 30, catalogued a culture of widespread racism at his county club Yorkshire, describing the “inhuman” treatment he had received. Rafiq testified that members of the media was also guilty …

Sky Sports commentator David Lloyd apologises for comments on Asian players after Rafiq testimony
3 years, 4 months ago

Sky Sports commentator David Lloyd apologises for comments on Asian players after Rafiq testimony

The Hindu  

Cricket commentator David Lloyd has apologised after Azeem Rafiq told a British parliamentary committee that the former England coach had made disparaging comments about Asian cricketers. Rafiq testified that members of the media were also guilty of racism and identified Lloyd, now a Sky Sports pundit, as messaging others in the media and saying: "a clubhouse is the lifeblood of …

Key statements from Azeem Rafiq's testimony at parliamentary hearing
3 years, 4 months ago

Key statements from Azeem Rafiq's testimony at parliamentary hearing

The Hindu  

The following are key statements from former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq and the others questioned during his testimony to the parliamentary Digital, Culture, Media and Sport panel on Tuesday on the racism he encountered at the county team: ON RACIAL SLURS "From early on there was a lot of 'You lot sit over there near the toilets'. STATEMENTS BY OTHERS: …

I lost career to racism, former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq tells UK lawmakers
3 years, 4 months ago

I lost career to racism, former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq tells UK lawmakers

Firstpost  

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq fought back tears as he told British lawmakers on Tuesday he had “lost my career to racism”, detailing widespread discrimination within the English game in an emotional testimony. Although Yorkshire apologised, they said they would take no disciplinary action against any staff – a decision the former player told MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media …

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