Is English cricket racist?
3 years, 4 months ago

Is English cricket racist?

Al Jazeera  

On Wednesday, November 10 at 19:30GMT: Allegations of racism at England’s Yorkshire County Cricket Club are sparking a wider conversation about how minorities are treated in the sport. A recent investigation found that one of the club’s former players, Azeem Rafiq, was routinely subjected to racial abuse and harassment. The case received widespread condemnation from members of parliament including Julian Knight, chair of the House of Commons’ Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. On this episode of The Stream, we speak with: Lee Wellings, @LeeW_Sport Author & Broadcaster Alex Tudor, @alextudorcoach Former English Cricketer Saj Sadiq, @SajSadiqCricket Editor, PakPassion.Net

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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
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Essex charged by Cricket Regulator over alleged ‘systemic’ racism between 2001 and 2010
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Essex charged by Cricket Regulator over alleged ‘systemic’ racism between 2001 and 2010

The Independent  

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Essex are charged with historical episodes of racism and discrimination after investigation by English cricket's new regulator
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Essex are charged with historical episodes of racism and discrimination after investigation by English cricket's new regulator

Daily Mail  

Essex have been charged with historical episodes of racism and discrimination following an investigation by English cricket’s new regulator. It focused on the testimony of three unnamed players - known to be Jahid Ahmed, Maurice Chambers and Zoheb Sharif - and referenced how players of Asian heritage were regularly referred to as ‘curry munchers’, one was called ‘Bomber’ following the …

English cricket club Essex charged over alleged 'systemic' racism
9 months, 3 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 …

Marylebone Cricket Club stinks of privilege, says QI host Stephen Fry... who is the club's former president
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Marylebone Cricket Club stinks of privilege, says QI host Stephen Fry... who is the club's former president

Daily Mail  

Fresh from his triumph at getting women into the Garrick Club, Stephen Fry is turning his ire elsewhere. The actor, 66, has attacked his former cricket club, saying it 'stinks of privilege'. The QI host said the Marylebone Cricket Club, of which he was president from 2022 to 2023, reeked of 'classism' and was filled with 'beetroot-coloured' men. He added …

Stephen Fry criticises MCC at Hay Festival: ‘Stinking of privilege and classism’
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Stephen Fry criticises MCC at Hay Festival: ‘Stinking of privilege and classism’

The Independent  

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Cricket Scotland apologises amid sexism and misogyny scandal after ‘damning’ report
1 year ago

Cricket Scotland apologises amid sexism and misogyny scandal after ‘damning’ report

The Independent  

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

Essex players faced racist abuse and discriminatory treatment, report finds

The Independent  

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England claim Bongi Mbonambi called Tom Curry a 'white ****' TWICE - last year AND at Rugby World Cup - but South Africa star is cleared over 'insufficient evidence' to prosecute
1 year, 5 months ago

England claim Bongi Mbonambi called Tom Curry a 'white ****' TWICE - last year AND at Rugby World Cup - but South Africa star is cleared over 'insufficient evidence' to prosecute

Daily Mail  

The RFU have reacted with fury after World Rugby announced that no charges will be made against Bongi Mbonambi for alleged racist abuse aimed at England flanker Tom Curry. The statement read: 'The RFU fully support Tom Curry in raising the racially abusive behaviour he experienced whilst playing for England against South Africa. World Rugby has closed an investigation into …

RFU lodges complaint after England flanker Tom Curry claimed he was called a 'white c***' by South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi - prompting an investigation by World Rugby
1 year, 5 months ago

RFU lodges complaint after England flanker Tom Curry claimed he was called a 'white c***' by South Africa's Bongi Mbonambi - prompting an investigation by World Rugby

Daily Mail  

World Rugby have launched an investigation into the Springboks ahead of the World Cup final after England flanker Tom Curry claimed he had been the victim of racial abuse. Hooker Bongi Mbonambi is alleged to have made discriminatory comments during South Africa's semi-final victory over England on Saturday night. World Rugby have launched an investigation after Tom Curry claimed Bongi …

ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket
1 year, 6 months ago

ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket

The Independent  

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ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters files complaint on racism incident against Bengaluru FC
1 year, 6 months ago

ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters files complaint on racism incident against Bengaluru FC

The Hindu  

Kerala Blasters expressed ‘deep disappointment and concern’ about a racism incident between a player of KBFC and Bengaluru FC in their Indian Super League match on Friday. “Kerala Blasters wish to express our deep disappointment and concern with a regrettable incident that occurred during our opening match against Bengaluru FC,” the club said in a statement. “It has come to …

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 …

Yorkshire cricket club punished over racism scandal
1 year, 7 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, …

‘It was really dumb’: Moeen Ali urges ex-England captain to be 'smarter and step up' against racism
1 year, 8 months ago

‘It was really dumb’: Moeen Ali urges ex-England captain to be 'smarter and step up' against racism

Hindustan Times  

England spinner Moeen Ali feels former skipper Michael Vaughan should be the voice promoting cultural diversity rather than engaging in “silly” tweets. The spinner, who came out of retirement and made a return to the Test setup, was speaking in a yet to be released documentary ‘Is Cricket Racist?’, where he shed light on Vaughan's old tweets that formed a …

British PM Sunak ‘sad’ over cricket racism and sexism report
1 year, 8 months ago

British PM Sunak ‘sad’ over cricket racism and sexism report

The Hindu  

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said he was “sad” to read a damning report that claimed racism and sexism are rife within English cricket. READ: ECB recommends £500,000 fine for Yorkshire after cricket racism scandal Of the more than 4,000 individuals interviewed for the ICEC report, 50 percent described experiencing discrimination in the previous five years, with the figures …

Heather Knight not surprised by unflattering picture painted by ICEC report
1 year, 8 months ago

Heather Knight not surprised by unflattering picture painted by ICEC report

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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 …

England’s Stokes ‘sorry’ after cricket report exposes racism and sexism
1 year, 9 months ago

England’s Stokes ‘sorry’ after cricket report exposes racism and sexism

The Hindu  

England captain Ben Stokes said Tuesday he is “deeply sorry” to learn of the scale of discrimination in the sport after a damning report revealed “widespread” racism, sexism and classism in the game. Discrimination is both overt and baked into the structures and processes within cricket.” England men’s Test captain Ben Stokes and women’s skipper Heather Knight gave evidence, along …

Institutional racism and sexism infects English cricket, an independent report finds
1 year, 9 months ago

Institutional racism and sexism infects English cricket, an independent report finds

The Hindu  

Institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination continue to infect English cricket, an independent commission has found. England and Wales Cricket Board chair Richard Thompson issued a public apology and described the report as a “wake up call.” “I apologize unreservedly to anyone who has ever been excluded from cricket or made to feel like they don’t belong,” Thompson said. The …

Report finds racism, sexism and elitism rife in English cricket
1 year, 9 months ago

Report finds racism, sexism and elitism rife in English cricket

Al Jazeera  

A damning independent report has found that institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination continue to infect English cricket. It found that racism was “entrenched” in the English game, women were treated as “second-class citizens” and cricket was a rare option in state schools. The ECB said some reforms could be “implemented swiftly” but others would require “fundamental, longer-term changes to …

Racism and sexism in cricket ‘widespread and deeply rooted’, report finds
1 year, 9 months ago

Racism and sexism in cricket ‘widespread and deeply rooted’, report finds

The Independent  

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Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language by disciplinary panel
1 year, 10 months ago

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language by disciplinary panel

The Hindu  

Six former Yorkshire players have been sanctioned for the alleged use of racist and discriminatory language in verdicts released by the Cricket Discipline Commission panel on Friday. Yorkshire and a number of individuals were charged by the England & Wales Cricket Board last year after an investigation into racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq, who said in 2021 he had …

Six former Yorkshire players to be sanctioned for using racist language
1 year, 10 months ago

Six former Yorkshire players to be sanctioned for using racist language

The Independent  

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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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Vaughan cleared of using racist language at Yorkshire by disciplinary panel
1 year, 11 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 …

Vaughan says he has been cleared of making racist comment
1 year, 11 months ago

Vaughan says he has been cleared of making racist comment

The Independent  

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Mohammed Siraj recalls racist slur during Sydney Test against Australia
2 years ago

Mohammed Siraj recalls racist slur during Sydney Test against Australia

India Today  

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has recalled facing racist slurs during the third Test in Australia, saying that on-field umpires had offered his team the option of leaving the third Test against Australia midway after he was subjected to racial abuse by the crowd in Sydney. Siraj and his senior pace colleague Jasprit Bumrah were subjected to racial abuse, prompting the …

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 …

Andrew Strauss: Multi-cultural outlook important in today’s cricket
2 years, 1 month ago

Andrew Strauss: Multi-cultural outlook important in today’s cricket

The Hindu  

Former England captain Andrew Strauss has urged cricketers to avoid dressing room banter bordering on racial harassment and bullying in order to avert controversies like the one involving Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq. He had told U.K.’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport in November 2021 that racist comments and actions by fellow cricketers had left him “close to taking …

Cricket Scotland chief denies his comments were ‘casual racism’
2 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Scotland chief denies his comments were ‘casual racism’

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, Danni Wyatt among five cricketers reprimanded by ECB for racist social media posts
2 years, 5 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 …

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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Ross Taylor makes racism claim in new book titled ‘Black and White’ questioning New Zealand’s cricket culture
2 years, 7 months ago

Ross Taylor makes racism claim in new book titled ‘Black and White’ questioning New Zealand’s cricket culture

The Hindu  

Recently retired test batsman Ross Taylor says in an autobiography released Thursday that he experienced racism during his 16-year career in New Zealand cricket. “Cricket in New Zealand is a pretty white sport,” Taylor writes in his book, entitled “Black & White.” “For much of my career, I’ve been an anomaly, a brown face in a vanilla line-up. That has …

Silence of Scotland’s white players ‘deeply shameful’ claims lawyer
2 years, 8 months ago

Silence of Scotland’s white players ‘deeply shameful’ claims lawyer

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Cricket Scotland found to be 'institutionally racist' with 448 examples in review
2 years, 8 months ago

Cricket Scotland found to be 'institutionally racist' with 448 examples in review

Firstpost  

The report, which was described as a “wake up call for Scottish sport”, found 448 examples of institutional racism. London: An independent review into allegations of racism at Cricket Scotland has found the governance and leadership practices of the organisation to be “institutionally racist”. The report, which found 448 examples of institutional racism, was commissioned by sportscotland, the national funding …

Investigation finds leadership of Scotland cricket board guilty of racism
2 years, 8 months ago

Investigation finds leadership of Scotland cricket board guilty of racism

India TV News  

The leadership of Scottish cricket was found to be institutionally racist by an independent review following a seven-month investigation. It found that governing body Cricket Scotland failed in 29 out of 31 indicators of institutional racism set out by a consultancy firm leading the investigation. The consultancy firm leading the review said it was clear that the “governance and leadership …

Cricket Scotland’s governance ‘institutionally racist’: Report
2 years, 8 months ago

Cricket Scotland’s governance ‘institutionally racist’: Report

Al Jazeera  

The leadership practices of Scottish cricket have been found to be institutionally racist by an independent review, dealing another major blow to the sport after a similar scandal in the English game. It found that governing body Cricket Scotland failed in 29 out of 31 indicators of institutional racism set out by the consultancy firm leading the investigation. The consultancy …

ECB launches investigation after Indian fans racially abused during England test match
2 years, 8 months ago

ECB launches investigation after Indian fans racially abused during England test match

Op India  

On Tuesday, a few Indian Cricket fans were abused and made to feel low about their skin shade at Edgbaston on day 4 of rescheduled fifth test of India against England. Sharing the visuals and messages on social media, the Indian fans stated that they were called ‘smelly p**’ and ‘curry c**ts’ by the spectators who were standing in the …

ecb to investigate reports of racist abuse aimed at indian fans during eng vs ind 5th test
2 years, 8 months ago

ecb to investigate reports of racist abuse aimed at indian fans during eng vs ind 5th test

The Hindu  

An investigation has been launched into allegations of racist abuse aimed at Indian fans during the fourth day of the fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston, ECB and Warwickshire County Cricket Club said. July 4, 2022 Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq, whose testimony to a British parliamentary committee last year led to an investigation into claims of institutional …

Edgbaston Test: Officials investigate racist abuse allegations
2 years, 8 months ago

Edgbaston Test: Officials investigate racist abuse allegations

The Hindu  

Warwickshire County Cricket Club said officials are investigating allegations of racist behaviour among members of the crowd at Edgbaston on the fourth day of the fifth Test between England and India. The England & Wales Cricket Board said in a statement it was "very concerned" by the reports. There is no place for racism in cricket — England and Wales …

India vs England: Warwickshire, ECB investigate reports of racism at Edgbaston
2 years, 8 months ago

India vs England: Warwickshire, ECB investigate reports of racism at Edgbaston

Firstpost  

Multiple users on Twitter reported facing racism at Edgbaston where England and India are playing the fifth and final Test of the series. England and Wales Cricket Board and Warwickshire have confirmed they’re investigating reports of racism on fourth day’s play between England and India at Edgbaston. The official Edgbaston Twitter account said in a response to Rafiq’s tweet: “We’re …

Indian fans racially abused at Edgbaston in India vs England fifth Test, ECB reacts as photos take Twitter by storm
2 years, 8 months ago

Indian fans racially abused at Edgbaston in India vs England fifth Test, ECB reacts as photos take Twitter by storm

Hindustan Times  

Some Indian fans were allegedly subjected to racial abuse towards the end of Day 4 of the ongoing India vs England rescheduled fifth Test match at Edgbaston in Birmingham. India fans were subjected ton racial abuse on Day 4 of India vs England fifth Test "We are very concerned to hear reports of racist abuse at today's Test match. The …

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 …

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