Sky Sports commentator David Lloyd apologises for comments on Asian players after Rafiq testimony
3 years, 1 month 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 a club and Asian players don't go in there". "In October 2020, I had a private message exchange with a third party involved in cricket, about a number of topics," Lloyd said in a statement on Twitter "In these messages, I referred to allegations about Azeem Rafiq which I had heard from within the game. In his testimony, Rafiq said he found Lloyd's comments "disturbing" as his employers Sky were doing "amazing work on bringing racism to the front", describing the 74-year-old as "closet racist".

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Azeem Rafiq fears he may never work again after speaking out about racism
2 years, 9 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 …

Lloyd retires from commentary a month after Rafiq testimony and apology
3 years ago

Lloyd retires from commentary a month after Rafiq testimony and apology

The Hindu  

Cricket commentator David Lloyd announced his retirement from Sky Sports on Tuesday, a month after he was named by Azeem Rafiq in his testimony about a culture of widespread racism at his county club Yorkshire. He apologised last month when Rafiq said the 74-year-old was a "closet racist" after he made disparaging comments about Asian cricketers in 2020. "With the …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Key statements from Azeem Rafiq's testimony at parliamentary hearing
3 years, 1 month 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: …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

Azeem Rafiq to be quizzed on racism allegations at Yorkshire

The Independent  

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

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

The Quint  

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

Yorkshire racism row: '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 …

Yorkshire CCC coach Andrew Gale suspended over anti-Semitic tweet
3 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire CCC coach Andrew Gale suspended over anti-Semitic tweet

Firstpost  

The accusation against Gale does not refer to the Rafiq case, but a tweet he sent in 2010. London: Yorkshire Country Cricket Club have suspended first-team coach Andrew Gale pending a disciplinary hearing into a historic tweet, accused of being anti-semitic. The club are reeling from a racism scandal that saw chairman Roger Hutton resign last week after sponsors pulled …

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 …

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 …

Yorkshire won't take disciplinary action over Rafiq racism allegations
3 years, 1 month 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 are 'protecting players and a coach' in racism investigation, insists Azeem Rafiq
3 years, 2 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 …

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

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

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 …

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