Azeem Rafiq warns Yorkshire his story of enduring racism and bullying will be 'told to the world'
3 years, 6 months ago

Azeem Rafiq warns Yorkshire his story of enduring racism and bullying will be 'told to the world'

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On Monday, Rafiq appeared to hint he would not continue the dispute but not before sharing details of the allegations he made. London: Azeem Rafiq warned Yorkshire on Monday that his racism allegations against his former English county team will be “told to the world”. Yorkshire last week released the findings of an independent panel report sparked by Rafiq’s allegations of racism and bullying. The panel’s report upheld seven of Rafiq’s 43 allegations, and found there was “no question” he was subjected to racial harassment and bullying during his time at Yorkshire. My feelings below while I understand the statement/report & respond 🤲🏽🤲🏽 pic.twitter.com/6DZ1OjVooG — Azeem Rafiq September 13, 2021 During his second spell at Yorkshire, jokes around religion were made which left individuals feeling uncomfortable, the report found, and a reference was made to Rafiq’s weight and fitness which amounted to bullying.

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Essex exploring possibility of Jahid Ahmed having access to racism report
1 year, 3 months ago

Essex exploring possibility of Jahid Ahmed having access to racism report

The Independent  

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Essex players faced racist abuse and discriminatory treatment, report finds
1 year, 3 months ago

Essex players faced racist abuse and discriminatory treatment, report finds

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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 …

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

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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

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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 …

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 …

Former Yorkshire chairman Robin Smith blasts handling of Azeem Rafiq racism scandal
2 years, 7 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 …

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 …

Entire Yorkshire coaching staff quit club amid racism scandal
3 years, 3 months ago

Entire Yorkshire coaching staff quit club amid racism scandal

Al Jazeera  

England’s most successful cricket club is under fire after racism allegations made by ex-player Azeem Rafiq. Yorkshire’s director of cricket Martyn Moxon and head coach Andrew Gale have left the cricket club along with the entire coaching staff in the latest fallout from a damaging racism scandal. “We can confirm that Martyn Moxon, director of cricket, and Andrew Gale, first …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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  

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

Azeem Rafiq apologises after historical antisemitic text messages emerge

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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

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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

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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 …

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 …

Azeem Rafiq says racism rife in English cricket; recounts ‘inhuman’ treatment at Yorkshire
3 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months ago

Azeem Rafiq to be quizzed on racism allegations at Yorkshire

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Adil Rashid Supports Azeem Rafiq's Racism Allegations Against Michael Vaughan
3 years, 4 months 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 …

‘It’s scary’: Azeem Rafiq says English cricket rife with racism
3 years, 4 months ago

‘It’s scary’: Azeem Rafiq says English cricket rife with racism

Al Jazeera  

Former cricketer catalogues a culture of widespread racism at Yorkshire cricket club in testimony to British legislators. Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq has told a British parliamentary inquiry that he was “humiliated” by the racist abuse he suffered at Yorkshire cricket club. “The session actually had to stop for a while when it became too emotional for him.” Rafiq said the …

Adil Rashid supports Azeem Rafiq claim – a timeline of Yorkshire’s racism crisis
3 years, 4 months ago

Adil Rashid supports Azeem Rafiq claim – a timeline of Yorkshire’s racism crisis

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Yorkshire racism row: Adil Rashid corroborates Rafiq's accusation against Michael Vaughan
3 years, 4 months 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 …

Yorkshire 'tried to release Azeem Rafiq while he was on leave after the stillbirth of his son'
3 years, 4 months ago

Yorkshire 'tried to release Azeem Rafiq while he was on leave after the stillbirth of his son'

Daily Mail  

Yorkshire were facing claims that they attempted to release Azeem Rafiq while he was on compassionate leave after the stillbirth of his son on Wednesday. The report into racism at the county states that the club brought forward former off-spinner Rafiq’s release from his contract ‘to coincide with this leave’. It also states that Yorkshire bosses Martyn Moxon and Mark …

Is English cricket racist?
3 years, 4 months ago

Is English cricket racist?

Al Jazeera  

On Wednesday, November 10 at 19:30GMT: Allegations of racism at England’s Yorkshire County Cricket Club are sparking a wider conversation about how minorities are treated in the sport. A recent investigation found that one of the club’s former players, Azeem Rafiq, was routinely subjected to racial abuse and harassment. The case received widespread condemnation from members of parliament including Julian …

Moeen hopes Yorkshire racism row will lead to change
3 years, 4 months ago

Moeen hopes Yorkshire racism row will lead to change

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Moeen Ali said he was not surprised by the allegations of racism made by Azeem Rafiq against Yorkshire Cricket Club but hopes the issue will lead to change in the sport. Rafiq, who is of Pakistani descent and a former captain of the England Under-19s, said in September 2020 he had received racist abuse and was made to …

New Yorkshire chairman praises Azeem Rafiq for speaking out on racism
3 years, 4 months ago

New Yorkshire chairman praises Azeem Rafiq for speaking out on racism

Firstpost  

Pakistan-born Rafiq has accused Yorkshire of failing to deal adequately with racist abuse he suffered while playing for the county, saying he had been driven to thoughts of suicide. Leeds: New Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel praised Azeem Rafiq for speaking out over racist abuse on Monday as he revealed the county had settled an employment case with their former player. …

Rafiq gets apology from English county over racism
3 years, 4 months ago

Rafiq gets apology from English county over racism

The Hindu  

Cricketer Azeem Rafiq was praised for his bravery in reporting racism and bullying at Yorkshire by the new chairman of the club on Monday. “Azeem is a whistleblower and should be praised as such, he should never have been put through this,” new Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel said. Let me be clear from the outset, racism or discrimination in any …

Azeem Rafiq case: Yorkshire board ignored complaints of racism
3 years, 4 months ago

Azeem Rafiq case: Yorkshire board ignored complaints of racism

Daily Mail  

Yorkshire's former cultural diversity officer claims the term ‘P***’ was regularly used throughout his time at the club. Tony Bowry, who held the role from 1996 to 2011, also alleges the Yorkshire board ignored complaints of racism and believes the club paid ‘lip service’ to trying to tackle the problem. The term ‘P***’ was regularly used at Yorkshire, says the …

Yorkshire consider releasing Azeem Rafiq racism report by Wednesday
3 years, 4 months ago

Yorkshire consider releasing Azeem Rafiq racism report by Wednesday

Daily Mail  

Yorkshire County Cricket Club are expected to release a damning report into allegations of racial abuse at the club as early as Wednesday, with several England internationals fearing they could be implicated. It comes just days after former England and Yorkshire players Michael Vaughan and Gary Ballance were named this week as among those accused of racial discrimination by club …

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