Six former Yorkshire players to be sanctioned for using racist language
1 year, 8 months ago

Six former Yorkshire players to be sanctioned for using racist language

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. An independent Cricket Discipline Commission panel found five individuals – John Blain, Tim Bresnan, Andrew Gale, Matthew Hoggard and Richard Pyrah – had used the term “P***” about former Yorkshire team-mate Azeem Rafiq or other people of Asian ethnicity when it issued its decision in the case on 31 March. Former England international Hoggard was found to have used the term “P***” towards Rafiq and other Asian players during the 2008 season, and the term “Rafa the Kaffir” towards Rafiq. It also found he had used the term “token black man” or “TBM” towards former Yorkshire team-mate Ismail Dawood, and dismissed Hoggard’s assertion that Dawood had created the nickname himself. Gale, a former Yorkshire captain and head coach, was also found to have used the term “Rafa the Kaffir” towards Rafiq and the term “P***” towards Rafiq and Yorkshire academy player Mosun Hussain.

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ECB recommends £500,000 fine for Yorkshire after cricket racism scandal
1 year, 6 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, 7 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 …

English football coach gets longer ban for discrimination
1 year, 8 months ago

English football coach gets longer ban for discrimination

The Hindu  

A manager in England’s lower football leagues had a ban for using discriminatory language toward his players increased to three years on Wednesday following an appeal by the Football Association. He was handed a 15-month ban in January but the FA wanted a longer sanction, saying it “fundamentally disagreed” with the findings of a panel which sided with Yems’ lawyers, …

Michael Vaughan verdict distracts from Azeem Rafiq’s vindication: Yorkshire was rotten to the core
1 year, 9 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
1 year, 9 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 …

Yorkshire confirms data related to racism ‘irretrievably deleted’
1 year, 10 months 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
1 year, 11 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 …

Azeem Rafiq considering leaving England after abuse and intimidation following Yorkshire racism revelations
2 years, 2 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, Danni Wyatt among five cricketers reprimanded by ECB for racist social media posts
2 years, 2 months ago

Azeem Rafiq, Danni Wyatt among five cricketers reprimanded by ECB for racist social media posts

The Hindu  

Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq and ex-head coach Andrew Gale are among five players who have been reprimanded by England’s Cricket Discipline Commission for historical social media posts, the country’s cricket board said. England batter Danni Wyatt, Somerset fast bowler Jack Brooks and Birmingham Phoenix’s Eve Jones have also been reprimanded. “Each of Jack Brooks, Andrew Gale, Evelyn Jones, Azeem …

Yorkshire charged by ECB after investigation into racism claims
2 years, 6 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 …

Michael Vaughan among several people charged by ECB after Yorkshire racism scandal
2 years, 6 months ago

Michael Vaughan among several people charged by ECB after Yorkshire racism scandal

Daily Mail  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is among several high-profile people charged by the ECB on Wednesday after the governing body’s investigation into alleged racism at Yorkshire. That will ensure Yorkshire’s racism saga, brought to light by former player Azeem Rafiq’s whistleblowing in August 2020, will extend beyond two years. Former England captain Michael Vaughan is among several high-profile names who …

Azeem Rafiq fears he may never work again after speaking out about racism
2 years, 10 months 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 …

Yorkshire Racism Row: Director Ashley Giles suggests 'second chance' for people involved
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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. …

Azeem Rafiq accused of sending vulgar messages to teenage girl six years ago
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Rafiq predicts 'floodgates' will open in cricket racism crisis
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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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Yorkshire racism row: 'Time for truths,' says Azeem Rafiq as matter reaches British lawmakers
3 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire racism row: 'Time for truths,' says Azeem Rafiq as matter reaches British lawmakers

Firstpost  

Pakistan-born Rafiq, 30, will give evidence to MPs on the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday without fear of repercussions under parliamentary privilege. Rashid allegation On Monday, current England spinner Adil Rashid joined ex-Pakistan Test player Rana Naved-ul-Hasan in alleging that former England Test captain Michael Vaughan had said in front of a group of Yorkshire players of …

Michael Vaughan claims reputation being ‘trashed unfairly’ as he reiterates denial of racist comment
3 years, 1 month ago

Michael Vaughan claims reputation being ‘trashed unfairly’ as he reiterates denial of racist comment

The Independent  

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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 …

Moeen hopes Yorkshire racism row will lead to change
3 years, 2 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 …

Vaughan dropped from BBC show after allegations of racism
3 years, 2 months 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 …

Hussain warns English cricket of a 'difficult' month as Yorkshire racism crisis heads to Parliament
3 years, 2 months ago

Hussain warns English cricket of a 'difficult' month as Yorkshire racism crisis heads to Parliament

Daily Mail  

Nasser Hussain fears Yorkshire's handling of Azeem Rafiq's racism claims will send a message to players in their academy that racial discrimination can be passed off as banter. Gary Ballance and Azeem Rafiq walk off the field following a win for Yorkshire in 2012 at a time when Ballance admitted he called him 'P*ki' but insisted it was because they …

Cricketer in Yorkshire race row urges 'cultural change'
3 years, 2 months ago

Cricketer in Yorkshire race row urges 'cultural change'

New Indian Express  

The row has drawn in senior British government ministers and politicians, as well as governing body the England and Wales Cricket Board. Former England international Gary Ballance on Wednesday admitted using a racial slur against Rafiq, saying in a statement: "I regret that I used this word in immature exchanges in my younger years. Ballance added "at no time did …

Yorkshire won't take disciplinary action over Rafiq racism allegations
3 years, 2 months ago

Yorkshire won't take disciplinary action over Rafiq racism allegations

The Hindu  

Yorkshire will not take any disciplinary action against its employees, players or executives following an independent report into allegations of racism by former player Azeem Rafiq, the club said in a statement on Thursday. The county, however, said on Thursday that it had carried out an internal investigation following the findings of the report and come to the conclusion that …

Yorkshire will take NO disciplinary action after report into Azeem Rafiq's racism allegations
3 years, 2 months ago

Yorkshire will take NO disciplinary action after report into Azeem Rafiq's racism allegations

Daily Mail  

Yorkshire will take no disciplinary action against individuals in their employment in the wake of former player Azeem Rafiq’s allegations of racism at the club. !’ Yorkshire will take no disciplinary action against any of its employees, players or executives after an independent report into racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq Of the decision not to open disciplinary proceedings against …

Yorkshire are 'protecting players and a coach' in racism investigation, insists Azeem Rafiq
3 years, 3 months ago

Yorkshire are 'protecting players and a coach' in racism investigation, insists Azeem Rafiq

Daily Mail  

Azeem Rafiq has said he is prepared to dedicate his life to the fight against racism after accusing Yorkshire of protecting the identity of his alleged abusers during his time at the club. A statement released on Thursday by Rafiq's spokesperson criticised the county for publishing 'its own interpretation' of an investigation into his allegations on the day the fifth …

Yorkshire Admit Ex-Player Was Victim of Racial harassment & Bullying
3 years, 3 months ago

Yorkshire Admit Ex-Player Was Victim of Racial harassment & Bullying

The Quint  

"There is no question that Azeem Rafiq, during his first spell as a player at YCCC, was the victim of racial harassment. On behalf of all at YCCC, I wish to extend my sincere, profound and unreserved apologies to Azeem and to his family," said Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton. Those which were detailed include examples of racist language and jokes, …

Yorkshire says former player was victim of racial harassment
3 years, 3 months ago

Yorkshire says former player was victim of racial harassment

The Hindu  

English county cricket team Yorkshire has acknowledged that one of its former players was the victim of racial harassment and bullying. Azeem Rafiq, a former England Under-19 captain, said in interviews last year that as a Muslim he was made to feel like an "outsider" during his time at Yorkshire from 2008-18 and that he was close to taking his …

Racism in England cricket: As former teammate and friend, it's hard to see Azeem Rafiq hurting, says Joe Root
3 years, 4 months ago

Racism in England cricket: As former teammate and friend, it's hard to see Azeem Rafiq hurting, says Joe Root

India Today  

England men’s Test team captain Joe Root on Tuesday said that it is hard to see his former Yorkshire teammate Azeem Rafiq ‘hurting’ following his allegations of ‘institutional racism’ at the cricket club. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Root called for English cricket to end all forms of discrimination and said it was hard to see his former Yorkshire team …

Azeem Rafiq accuses Yorkshire of 'fudging' their apology over his racism claims
3 years, 4 months ago

Azeem Rafiq accuses Yorkshire of 'fudging' their apology over his racism claims

Daily Mail  

Azeem Rafiq has called for the dismissals of two leading figures in Yorkshire cricket after accusing the club of 'fudging' an apology to him in the racism row that has rocked the game. Rafiq labelled the positions of director of cricket Martyn Moxon and chief executive Mark Arthur untenable after Yorkshire admitted their former off-spinner was the victim of 'inappropriate …

Yorkshire County Cricket Club apologise to Azeem Rafiq following investigation into allegations of racism
3 years, 4 months ago

Yorkshire County Cricket Club apologise to Azeem Rafiq following investigation into allegations of racism

Firstpost  

Rafiq filed a legal complaint in December 2020 claiming to have suffered direct discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race. Yorkshire County Cricket Club apologised to former off-spinner Azeem Rafiq on Thursday after an investigation into allegations of racism found he was “the victim of inappropriate behaviour”. “Several of the allegations made by Azeem were upheld and that sadly, …

Yorkshire admits ex-player Azeem Rafiq was 'victim of inappropriate behaviour'
3 years, 4 months ago

Yorkshire admits ex-player Azeem Rafiq was 'victim of inappropriate behaviour'

The Hindu  

English county cricket team Yorkshire apologised to one of its former players on Thursday after an independent investigation into his claims of institutional racism found he was a “victim of inappropriate behavior.” Azeem Rafiq, a former England under-19 captain, said in interviews last year that as a Muslim he was made to feel like an “outsider” during his time at …

Racism in cricket: Jofra Archer's tweets to the 'Monkeygate' scandal, instances that scathed the sport
4 years ago

Racism in cricket: Jofra Archer's tweets to the 'Monkeygate' scandal, instances that scathed the sport

India Today  

The incident involving Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah wherein a part of the Australian crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground were found directing racially abusive remarks at the Indian cricketers have brought to light a borderline disgusting phenomenon. Here are some of these distasteful instances when the spirit of cricket was scathed with marks of racism: Jofra Archer falls victim …

'You guys know who you are': Darren Sammy demands former Sunrisers Hyderabad teammates to clear stand on using racist jibe
4 years, 7 months ago

'You guys know who you are': Darren Sammy demands former Sunrisers Hyderabad teammates to clear stand on using racist jibe

Firstpost  

Former West Indies skipper Darren Sammy has released a video, alleging racism within the Sunrisers Hyderabad camp and asking the people, who called him by a racist word, to come out and explain their position. Image: Sportzpics for BCCI The former Windies T20 World Cup-winning skipper had said that he along with Sri Lanka player Thisara Perera were subjected to …

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