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

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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. He also condemned death threats received by some club staff after details of Rafiq’s treatment became public, with Patel – who has spent much of his life in the Yorkshire city of Bradford – saying the county was his “home”. While he revealed he had yet not been fully able to digest Yorkshire’s report into Rafiq’s allegations, Patel said: “What I’ve seen so far does feel uncomfortable. “You did feel ‘why would we do this to any human being’?” Following the press conference, Rafiq released a statement saying Patel had made a “good start” but repeated his call for Yorkshire chief executive Mark Arthur and director of cricket Martyn Moxon to resign.

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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, 1 week 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 …

Rafiq says he received racist abuse after Yorkshire approves Graves-led loan offer
1 year, 2 months ago

Rafiq says he received racist abuse after Yorkshire approves Graves-led loan offer

The Hindu  

Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq said he has received racist messages on social media following the club’s approval of a loan offer from a consortium headed by ex-chairman Colin Graves. Yorkshire were fined 400,000 pounds and handed a 48-point deduction in the County Championship last year after an investigation into racism allegations by Rafiq, who said in 2021 he had …

Yorkshire punished for extremely serious misconduct over racism experienced by ex-player Azeem Rafiq
1 year, 7 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 …

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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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

The Independent  

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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 and family forced to move home due to abuse after Yorkshire racism scandal
2 years, 5 months ago

Azeem Rafiq and family forced to move home due to abuse after Yorkshire racism scandal

The Independent  

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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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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 …

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

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 …

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

The Independent  

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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 …

Yorkshire racism row: 'Time for truths,' says Azeem Rafiq as matter reaches British lawmakers
3 years, 4 months 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 …

‘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

The Independent  

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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 …

Adil Rashid corroborates Azeem Rafiq's accusation of racism against Michael Vaughan
3 years, 4 months 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 …

Rafiq 'incredibly hurt' by Root's comments over Yorkshire racism controversy
3 years, 4 months ago

Rafiq 'incredibly hurt' by Root's comments over Yorkshire racism controversy

The Hindu  

Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq said he was "incredibly hurt" after England Test captain Joe Root, a Yorkshire player, told reporters on Thursday that he had never personally witnessed incidents of racism at the club. In an earlier statement on Twitter, Root said the racism scandal engulfing his club had fractured the sport and called for change and action to …

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 …

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 …

Azeem Rafiq reaches settlement with Yorkshire CCC and receives apology after racism claims
3 years, 4 months ago

Azeem Rafiq reaches settlement with Yorkshire CCC and receives apology after racism claims

Daily Mail  

Azeem Rafiq has reached a six- figure settlement with Yorkshire to end his employment tribunal claim and immediately called for the club’s chief executive Mark Arthur and director of cricket Martyn Moxon to resign. Azeem Rafiq has reached a £200,000 settlement with Yorkshire to end his employment tribunal claim Incoming Yorkshire chair Lord Patel apologised to Rafiq and his family …

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 …

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