Yorkshire admits four charges after investigation into racism claims
1 year, 10 months 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 period and a failure to take adequate action in respect of allegations of racist and/or discriminatory behaviour,” the ECB said. Rafiq’s former team mate Gary Ballance, who played 23 tests for England before switching allegiance to Zimbabwe, also admitted liability for his use of racially discriminatory language, the ECB added. “Today’s announcement is an important step forward for Yorkshire County Cricket Club as part of its journey to learn from the past,” Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel said in a statement.

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Essex are fined £100,000 for systemic racism and discrimination over a nine-year period after investigation by English cricket's new regulator
3 months ago

Essex are fined £100,000 for systemic racism and discrimination over a nine-year period after investigation by English cricket's new regulator

Daily Mail  

Essex were fined £100,000 on Wednesday after admitting to a charge of racism they failed to address between 2001 and 2010. A subsequent investigation was then launched in June by the Cricket Regulator, whose interim director Dave Lewis said: 'The racism experienced at Essex County Cricket Club over a period of many years was abhorrent, and the evidence of those …

English cricket club Essex charged over alleged 'systemic' racism
6 months, 2 weeks ago

English cricket club Essex charged over alleged 'systemic' racism

Hindustan Times  

English county cricket team Essex face a possible points deduction and heavy fine after being charged with alleged "systemic" racist language and conduct over a nine-year period. English cricket club Essex charged over alleged 'systemic' racism The charge, brought by the independent Cricket Regulator, has echoes of the racism row involving former Yorkshire bowler Azeem Rafiq that caused major repercussions …

Yorkshire slapped with heavy points deduction over Azeem Rafique racism scandal
1 year, 4 months ago

Yorkshire slapped with heavy points deduction over Azeem Rafique racism scandal

Hindustan Times  

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has been sent to the bottom of Division Two of the County Championship after on Friday being slapped with a whopping 48-point deduction. The deduction comes after the club admitted to four charges related to the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal. Former England Under-19s captain Rafique told a British parliamentary committee in 2021 of "inhuman" treatment at …

Yorkshire cricket club punished over racism scandal
1 year, 4 months ago

Yorkshire cricket club punished over racism scandal

The Hindu  

Yorkshire County Cricket Club was slapped with a huge 48-point deduction in the English County Championship on Friday after admitting four charges related to the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal. “We are accountable for these issues, and we accepted four amended charges as part of a continued commitment to ensure we are able to move forward.” But the Yorkshire board added, …

ECB recommends £500,000 fine for Yorkshire after cricket racism scandal
1 year, 5 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, 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 …

England Cricket chiefs recommend fines for players in Yorkshire racism scandal
1 year, 7 months ago

England Cricket chiefs recommend fines for players in Yorkshire racism scandal

The Hindu  

England cricket chiefs on Wednesday recommended fines totalling £37,000 for players charged in connection with the explosive Yorkshire racism scandal. A Cricket Discipline Commission panel in March upheld charges against five former Yorkshire players relating to the case, including retired England Test stars Tim Bresnan and Matthew Hoggard. Former England captain Michael Vaughan was the only one of the seven …

Yorkshire says documents pertaining to racism scandal have been 'irretrievably deleted'
1 year, 10 months 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’
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, 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 …

Gary Ballance leaves Yorkshire in search of 'fresh start' after fallout over Azeem Rafiq racism row
2 years ago

Gary Ballance leaves Yorkshire in search of 'fresh start' after fallout over Azeem Rafiq racism row

Firstpost  

The former England opener was named by Rafiq as one of the Yorkshire team-mates who used racially discriminatory language, something Ballance admitted to and apologised for in a meeting between the former friends earlier this year. London: Former England batsman Gary Ballance is to leave Yorkshire in search of a “fresh start” following his part in the Azeem Rafiq racism …

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 …

Former Yorkshire captain Gale to snub ECB racism probe
2 years, 5 months ago

Former Yorkshire captain Gale to snub ECB racism probe

The Hindu  

Former Yorkshire head coach Andrew Gale has revealed he will snub the England and Wales Cricket Board's disciplinary process after he was charged with bringing the game into disrepute over the Azeem Rafiq racism row. The ECB recently announced that Yorkshire and "a number of individuals" had been charged following an investigation into allegations of racism made by Gale's former …

Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel targeted by abusive letters in Azeem Rafiq racism row
2 years, 6 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 Charge Yorkshire & Others After Probe into Azeem Rafiq's Racism Claims
2 years, 6 months ago

ECB Charge Yorkshire & Others After Probe into Azeem Rafiq's Racism Claims

The Quint  

"The charges arise from alleged breaches of ECB Directive 3.3 and the ECB Anti-Discrimination Code. An independent panel of the Cricket Discipline Commission will hear the cases in due course," the ECB said in a statement. "The ECB's investigation has been thorough and complex, with the allegations covering a significant period of time and a number of witnesses and other …

ECB charges Yorkshire cricket after investigation into Azeem Rafiq's claims of racism
2 years, 6 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, 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 …

ECB charge ‘number of individuals’ in wake of Yorkshire racism scandal
2 years, 6 months ago

ECB charge ‘number of individuals’ in wake of Yorkshire racism scandal

The Independent  

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Essex fined after pleading guilty to charges related to racist comment
2 years, 7 months ago

Essex fined after pleading guilty to charges related to racist comment

The Hindu  

Essex has been fined GBP 50,000 by an independent Cricket Discipline Commission panel after the English county club pleaded guilty to two charges in relation to a racist comment made at a board meeting in 2017. Essex chairman John Faragher resigned from his role in November 2021 after the allegation that he used racist language, although he strongly denied the …

Azeem Rafiq fears becoming ‘unemployable’ after opening up on racism at Yorkshire
2 years, 9 months 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 …

Yorkshire could learn next week if international hosting rights will be restored
2 years, 10 months ago

Yorkshire could learn next week if international hosting rights will be restored

The Independent  

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Cricket Still 'In Denial' Over Racism, Says Former Yorkshire Player Azeem Rafiq
2 years, 11 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 …

Government must withhold ECB funding until it has 'cleaned up its act' after racism scandal, MPs rule
2 years, 11 months ago

Government must withhold ECB funding until it has 'cleaned up its act' after racism scandal, MPs rule

The Telegraph  

The Government must withhold cash support for the English and Wales Cricket Board until the game stamps out racism, MPs have ruled following the Azeem Rafiq furore. A report by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee singled out “deep-seated” racism and criticised previous attempts to “discredit” Rafiq. “We recommend that the Government ensures that any future public funds …

Yorkshire's Entire Coaching Staff Leaving Club Post Azeem Rafiq's Racism Scandal
3 years ago

Yorkshire's Entire Coaching Staff Leaving Club Post Azeem Rafiq's Racism Scandal

The Quint  

The total departures from the club are 16 and happen after club president Roger Hutton resigned on November 5, and chief executive Mark Arthur stepped down a week later. Rafiq, the former England U-19 captain, spoke on racism, abuse, and bullying while making an appearance in front of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee hearing on November 16. "Significant …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Action plan aims to combat racism in English cricket
3 years 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. …

A wide-ranging response promised by bosses – timeline of cricket racism crisis
3 years, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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

Azeem Rafiq sorry for anti-Semitic messages – timeline of cricket racism crisis
3 years, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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

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 …

ECB chief says English game close to 'emergency' over diversity issues
3 years, 1 month ago

ECB chief says English game close to 'emergency' over diversity issues

The Hindu  

English cricket is close to an emergency over its failure to address diversity issues, according to the England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Tom Harrison. Harrison was quizzed by members of a British parliamentary committee on Tuesday shortly after former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq's harrowing account of racial slurs at the club which had left him feeling "isolated and …

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 …

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 …

Adil Rashid supports Azeem Rafiq claim – a timeline of Yorkshire’s racism crisis
3 years, 1 month ago

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

The Independent  

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

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 …

Essex cricket chairman John Faragher quits over racism allegations
3 years, 1 month ago

Essex cricket chairman John Faragher quits over racism allegations

Firstpost  

John Faragher, who stepped down on Thursday, denies the allegations against him, which relate to an Essex board meeting in 2017, but the club are looking into why the incident was not fully and independently investigated at the time. London: The chairman of Essex has resigned in the latest racism incident to hit English county cricket following the Azeem Rafiq …

Yorkshire racism scandal must ‘never happen again’ in cricket, Joe Root insists
3 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire racism scandal must ‘never happen again’ in cricket, Joe Root insists

The Independent  

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England captain Joe Root demands change after Yorkshire racism row
3 years, 1 month ago

England captain Joe Root demands change after Yorkshire racism row

Firstpost  

Former player Azeem Rafiq filed a legal claim against Yorkshire last year, which has now been settled, for failing to deal adequately with racist abuse he suffered while representing the county London, United Kingdom: England captain Joe Root demanded change on Thursday after a racism row engulfed Yorkshire County Cricket Club, saying the events had “fractured our game and torn …

Moeen hopes Yorkshire racism row will lead to change
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Rafiq gets apology from English county over racism
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton resigns over Azeem Rafiq racism case
3 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton resigns over Azeem Rafiq racism case

The Hindu  

Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton has resigned in the fallout from former player Azeem Rafiq's racism allegations against the English cricket club, citing an unwillingness by the club to accept the claims and a refusal to apologize. A number of Yorkshire's sponsors have deserted the beleaguered club, and the ECB said the case “is causing serious damage to the reputation of …

Eoin Morgan wants ECB to tackle Yorkshire racism row 'head on'
3 years, 1 month ago

Eoin Morgan wants ECB to tackle Yorkshire racism row 'head on'

The Hindu  

England's limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan wants the cricket board to tackle the Yorkshire racism row "head on", insisting there was no place for any kind of discrimination against any player. The England and Wales Cricket Board has been rocked by former player Azeem Rafiq's allegation of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, which has been suspended from hosting international or …

Yorkshire CCC chairman Roger Hutton resigns over Azeem Rafiq racism case
3 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire CCC chairman Roger Hutton resigns over Azeem Rafiq racism case

Firstpost  

Hutton said that there has been a constant unwillingness from the executive members of the board and senior management of the club to apologize and to accept that there was racism London: Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton has resigned in the fallout from former player Azeem Rafiq’s racism allegations against the English cricket club, citing an unwillingness by the club to …

ECB bans Yorkshire from hosting international matches for "abhorrent" handling of racism in club
3 years, 1 month ago

ECB bans Yorkshire from hosting international matches for "abhorrent" handling of racism in club

The Hindu  

The England Cricket Board has banned Yorkshire county from hosting international matches for failing to act on former player Azeem Rafiq's racial abuse charges, which were proved to be true in an independent inquiry, calling the club's approach "abhorrent". England and Wales Cricket Board took the decision a day after Yorkshire player Gary Ballance admitted using a racial slur against …

Azeem Rafiq reacts after ECB bans Yorkshire from hosting international matches over racism row
3 years, 1 month ago

Azeem Rafiq reacts after ECB bans Yorkshire from hosting international matches over racism row

Hindustan Times  

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq said he needs a little time to reflect on the England and Wales Cricket Board's actions which was highlighted by the suspension of Yorkshire from hosting international or major matches over their handling of allegations of racism. England batter Gary Balance, who admitted using racial language towards Rafiq and also regretted the action, was also …

Yorkshire suspended from hosting international matches over racism row
3 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire suspended from hosting international matches over racism row

The Hindu  

Yorkshire County Cricket Club have been suspended from hosting international or major matches over their handling of allegations of racism by former player Azeem Rafiq, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Thursday. Yorkshire batter Gary Ballance, who said on Wednesday that he had used racist language towards his former team mate Rafiq, has also been indefinitely suspended from …

Hussain warns English cricket of a 'difficult' month as Yorkshire racism crisis heads to Parliament
3 years, 1 month 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 …

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