Vaughan dropped from BBC show after allegations of racism
3 years, 1 month ago

Vaughan dropped from BBC show after allegations of racism

India TV News  

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has been dropped from a BBC show after allegations of racism were levelled against him by two players. But he will not appear in the show on Monday following allegations of racism by Azeem Rafiq, who claimed that Vaughan had made racist comments towards him and other players before a Yorkshire match in 2009. In a column for English Tabloid, Vaughan admitted that he was the former player implicated in the investigation into Rafiq's allegations of institutional racism at Yorkshire but "completely and categorically" denied the charges and vowed to "fight" to clear his name. Vaughan, who represented the county from 1991 until his retirement in 2009, apparently, told a group of Asian players, including Rafiq, "Too many of you lot, we need to do something about it."

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‘It was really dumb’: Moeen Ali urges ex-England captain to be 'smarter and step up' against racism
1 year, 5 months ago

‘It was really dumb’: Moeen Ali urges ex-England captain to be 'smarter and step up' against racism

Hindustan Times  

England spinner Moeen Ali feels former skipper Michael Vaughan should be the voice promoting cultural diversity rather than engaging in “silly” tweets. The spinner, who came out of retirement and made a return to the Test setup, was speaking in a yet to be released documentary ‘Is Cricket Racist?’, where he shed light on Vaughan's old tweets that formed a …

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language by disciplinary panel
1 year, 6 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 …

Vaughan cleared of using racist language at Yorkshire by disciplinary panel
1 year, 8 months 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 …

Michael Vaughan to learn verdict from cricket racism hearing on Friday
1 year, 8 months ago

Michael Vaughan to learn verdict from cricket racism hearing on Friday

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Vaughan is …

Michael Vaughan's lawyer says ex-England captain's 'life and livelihood' at stake in racism hearing
1 year, 9 months ago

Michael Vaughan's lawyer says ex-England captain's 'life and livelihood' at stake in racism hearing

Firstpost  

London: Michael Vaughan’s “life and livelihood” are at stake in the Yorkshire racism hearing, the former England captain’s lawyer claimed on Tuesday. Christopher Stoner, Vaughan’s lawyer, told the Cricket Discipline Commission in London: “This is obviously a matter of significant importance to my client. “We simply say the evidence does not make up the charge.” Vaughan is alleged to have …

Vaughan set to be only charged person to attend Rafiq cricket racism hearing
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Michael Vaughan slams Deepti Sharma’s dismissal of Charlie Dean, says ‘stinks seeing a game won like that’
2 years, 2 months ago

Michael Vaughan slams Deepti Sharma’s dismissal of Charlie Dean, says ‘stinks seeing a game won like that’

Firstpost  

Ex-captain Vaughan was among the many former England cricketers slamming Deepti’s decision to run Dean out at the non-striker’s end for backing up too much. Deepti Sharma’s move to run Charlie Dean at the non-striker’s end on Saturday has set social media on fire, leaving the cricketing fraternity divided. Read: Hales refutes Billings ‘just not cricket’ tweet on Deepti’s run-out …

Former Yorkshire chairman Robin Smith blasts handling of Azeem Rafiq racism scandal
2 years, 4 months ago

Former Yorkshire chairman Robin Smith blasts handling of Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Daily Mail  

Former Yorkshire chairman Robin Smith condemned the department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s handling of the Azeem Rafiq scandal as ‘monstrously unjust’ on Wednesday night. Former Yorkshire chairman Robin Smith has condemned the DCMS committee's handling of the Azeem Rafiq scandal Rafiq told the select committee that he was released by Yorkshire due to his race and his complaints …

Michael Vaughan steps down from commentary role amid Yorkshire racism allegations
2 years, 5 months ago

Michael Vaughan steps down from commentary role amid Yorkshire racism allegations

The Hindu  

Michael Vaughan has temporarily stepped down from commentary duties with the BBC, the former England captain said on Tuesday after he was embroiled in the racism controversy involving former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq. It is always regrettable when commentary on matters off the field take the focus away from what's happening on the field," Vaughan said on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/cZQOnz8ZX6 — …

Michael Vaughan temporarily steps down from commentary after racism allegations surface
2 years, 5 months ago

Michael Vaughan temporarily steps down from commentary after racism allegations surface

India TV News  

Former English captain, Michael Vaughan has this habit of staying in news in some form or the other. Image Source : GETTY Vaughan stepped down from commentary duties after allegation charges surfaced Earlier today the cricketer turned commentator has expressed his decision to step down as a commentator in the light of the ongoing allegations related to him making racist …

Racism row: BBC expects to work with Michael Vaughan again despite Ashes axe
3 years ago

Racism row: BBC expects to work with Michael Vaughan again despite Ashes axe

Firstpost  

Wednesday saw the BBC confirm Vaughan, an Ashes-winning skipper in 2005, remained “on contract” and talks were continuing over his return to air. The BBC has said it expects to work with former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan again, despite dropping him from their coverage of the Ashes following allegations of racism made by Azeem Rafiq. “There’s a bigger picture …

Joe Root plans talks with Azeem Rafiq over racism allegations
3 years 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 …

All out: Michael Vaughan and the demise of cricket’s lads’ club
3 years ago

All out: Michael Vaughan and the demise of cricket’s lads’ club

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As long as it was just Michael Vaughan’s word against Azeem …

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

Michael Vaughan apologizes for offensive tweets and Azeem Rafiq's pain
3 years ago

Michael Vaughan apologizes for offensive tweets and Azeem Rafiq's pain

The Hindu  

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has apologized “for the hurt” that whistleblower Azeem Rafiq experienced but he again denied making racist comments while at county club Yorkshire. Vaughan and Rafiq were teammates Yorkshire — England’s most successful cricket club — when Vaughan allegedly told a group of players of Asian ethnicity in 2009: “There are too many of you …

Michael Vaughan dropped from BBC Ashes commentary team amid racism row
3 years ago

Michael Vaughan dropped from BBC Ashes commentary team amid racism row

Firstpost  

Following Rafiq’s comments, which have sparked a tidal wave of accusations of racism within English cricket, the 47-year-old Vaughan was stood down from his BBC radio show earlier this month. Michael Vaughan has been left out of the BBC commentary team for the upcoming Ashes series in Australia to avoid a “conflict of interest” amid an ongoing racism row. “We …

BBC drops Vaughan from Ashes coverage amid racism allegations
3 years ago

BBC drops Vaughan from Ashes coverage amid racism allegations

The Hindu  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan will play no part in the BBC 's coverage of the upcoming Ashes series after being named in the racism controversy involving former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq, the broadcaster said on Wednesday. Rafiq alleged Vaughan told him and two other players of Asian origin that there were "too many of you lot, we need to …

BBC DROPS Michael Vaughan from Ashes coverage
3 years ago

BBC DROPS Michael Vaughan from Ashes coverage

Daily Mail  

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Azeem Rafiq says racism rife in English cricket; recounts ‘inhuman’ treatment at Yorkshire
3 years, 1 month ago

Azeem Rafiq says racism rife in English cricket; recounts ‘inhuman’ treatment at Yorkshire

The Hindu  

Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq broke down in tears on Tuesday as he told a British parliamentary committee of "inhuman" treatment at the cricket club and described the sport in England as riddled with racism. He also said the racism he endured at Yorkshire was "without a shadow of doubt" replicated across the country and said the England and Wales …

Yorkshire row: Azeem Rafiq tells British lawmakers racism institutional in cricket; he felt 'humiliated'
3 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire row: Azeem Rafiq tells British lawmakers racism institutional in cricket; he felt 'humiliated'

Firstpost  

The 30-year-old Rafiq said racism had been commonplace at Yorkshire, one of England’s oldest and most successful clubs Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq fought back tears as he told British lawmakers on Tuesday that racism within English cricket was institutional, recalling the “humiliating treatment” he received at the club. Asked whether racism was institutional in cricket, Rafiq replied “Yes”, saying …

Azeem Rafiq to be quizzed on racism allegations at Yorkshire
3 years, 1 month ago

Azeem Rafiq to be quizzed on racism allegations at Yorkshire

The Independent  

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Adil Rashid Supports Azeem Rafiq's Racism Allegations Against Michael Vaughan
3 years, 1 month ago

Adil Rashid Supports Azeem Rafiq's Racism Allegations Against Michael Vaughan

The Quint  

"I completely and categorically deny that I ever said those words. The 'you lot' comment never happened," Vaughan, who was stood down from his BBC Radio 5 Live show, had written in a newspaper column. "Anyone trying to recollect words said 10 years ago will be fallible but I am adamant those words were not used. The allegation against Vaughan …

Yorkshire racism row: Adil Rashid corroborates Rafiq's accusation against Michael Vaughan
3 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire racism row: Adil Rashid corroborates Rafiq's accusation against Michael Vaughan

Firstpost  

File image of Adil Rashid. AFP London: England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has backed former Yorkshire team-mate Azeem Rafiq’s accusation of racism against Michael Vaughan, saying he can “confirm” the former captain’s comments were directed at a group of Asian players. “I wanted to concentrate as much as possible on my cricket and to avoid distractions to the detriment of the …

Adil Rashid corroborates Azeem Rafiq's accusation of racism against Michael Vaughan
3 years, 1 month ago

Adil Rashid corroborates Azeem Rafiq's accusation of racism against Michael Vaughan

The Hindu  

England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has backed former Yorkshire team-mate Azeem Rafiq's accusation of racism against Michael Vaughan, saying he can "confirm" the former captain's comments were directed at a group of Asian players. "I wanted to concentrate as much as possible on my cricket and to avoid distractions to the detriment of the team but I can confirm Azeem Rafiq's …

Michael Vaughan stood down from BBC's 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Show
3 years, 1 month ago

Michael Vaughan stood down from BBC's 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Show

Daily Mail  

Michael Vaughan has been stood down from BBC's 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Show after being accused of making a racially insensitive remark to Azeem Rafiq. Michael Vaughan stood down from BBC's 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Show on Monday The BBC released as statement saying: 'The BBC takes any allegations of racism extremely seriously. Vaughan admitted he had been …

Michael Vaughan calls for end to cricket's 'ridiculous' Twitter row
3 years, 6 months ago

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Daily Mail  

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Michael Vaughan slams 'match-fixer' Salman Butt for calling his comments on Kohli-Williamson 'irrelevant'
3 years, 7 months ago

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India Today  

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Michael Vaughan 'getting a lot of tweets from India' after Ajinkya Rahane's team breach Gabba fortress
3 years, 11 months ago

Michael Vaughan 'getting a lot of tweets from India' after Ajinkya Rahane's team breach Gabba fortress

India Today  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has made a rushed prediction for the Border Gavaskar Trophy right after the 1st Test in Adelaide. Now that India have breached the fortress Gabba and won the series 2-1 down under, fans have ruthlessly trolled Michael Vaughan over his comment from last month. — Michael Vaughan January 19, 2021 Vaughan has already taken a …

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