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After Sambhal, clashes in UP's Etah over ‘Waqf Board property’
4 weeks ago

After Sambhal, clashes in UP's Etah over ‘Waqf Board property’

Hindustan Times  

Amid political tensions over the Sambhal clashes, violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Etah after a group of people opposed construction on a private plot claiming it to be Waqf property, officials said on Monday. Etah violence: What exactly happened The clash took place when some individuals, allegedly led by an accused named Rafiq, attempted to halt construction activities on a …

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Rafiq says he received racist abuse after Yorkshire approves Graves-led loan offer
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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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, …

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‘It was really dumb’: Moeen Ali urges ex-England captain to be 'smarter and step up' against racism
1 year, 5 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 …

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British PM Sunak ‘sad’ over cricket racism and sexism report
1 year, 5 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 …

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England’s Stokes ‘sorry’ after cricket report exposes racism and sexism
1 year, 5 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 …

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ECB chief executive Gould: Dressing room banter no longer acceptable behaviour
1 year, 8 months ago

ECB chief executive Gould: Dressing room banter no longer acceptable behaviour

The Hindu  

The newly-appointed England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould has said that dressing room banter will no longer be considered as acceptable behaviour and will be treated as ‘swear word’ instead. Banter is not acceptable,” said the 52-year-old Gould, who took over as ECB chief executive in February this year, was quoted as saying by ‘Guardian’. But they …

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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 …

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Ballance signs deal to play for Zimbabwe after Yorkshire release
2 years ago

Ballance signs deal to play for Zimbabwe after Yorkshire release

The Hindu  

Former England batter Gary Ballance has agreed a two-year deal to play international cricket for Zimbabwe, the country’s board said on Friday, a day after he was released from his contract with English county side Yorkshire. “I’m thrilled to be joining Zimbabwe Cricket and can’t wait to start work with some great coaches and talented players,” Ballance said in a …

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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 …

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Azeem Rafiq, Danni Wyatt among five cricketers reprimanded by ECB for racist social media posts
2 years, 2 months ago

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

The Hindu  

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

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ECB reprimands Danielle Wyatt, Azeem Rafiq among five cricketers for historical social media posts
2 years, 2 months ago

ECB reprimands Danielle Wyatt, Azeem Rafiq among five cricketers for historical social media posts

India Today  

England and Wales Cricket Board, on Monday, October 10, reprimanded five cricketers, Jack Brooks, Andrew Gale, Evelyn Jones, Azeem Rafiq and Danielle Wyatt for historical posts on social media platforms. The five cricketers admitted breaching ECB directive 3.3 which mentions, "no such person may conduct themself in a manner or do any act or omission which may be prejudicial to …

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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 …

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UK govt backs calls to cut funding unless ECB tackles racism
2 years, 8 months ago

UK govt backs calls to cut funding unless ECB tackles racism

The Hindu  

The British government has supported a parliamentary committee's recommendation to limit public funding for cricket unless the sport can demonstrate continuous progress in getting rid of racism, it said on Thursday. The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport parliamentary committee issued its report in January, saying cricket must clean up its act or face cuts in funding. "Public funding is already …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Michael Vaughan apologizes for offensive tweets and Azeem Rafiq's pain
3 years ago

Michael Vaughan apologizes for offensive tweets and Azeem Rafiq's pain

The Hindu  

Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has apologized “for the hurt” that whistleblower Azeem Rafiq experienced but he again denied making racist comments while at county club Yorkshire. Vaughan and Rafiq were teammates Yorkshire — England’s most successful cricket club — when Vaughan allegedly told a group of players of Asian ethnicity in 2009: “There are too many of you …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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