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Goondas Act invoked against two murder accused in Mayiladuthurai

Two persons have been arrested under the Goondas Act in connection with the murder of a man in Sirkazhi taluk of Mayiladuthurai district. According to the police, Rafiq, 50, a resident of Kovilpathu Main Road in Sirkazhi, was killed by his son Mohammed Yusuf, 22, along with his friends Subash, 22, and Mohammed Basith, 19. Given the severity of the …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester airport: Armed police officer SUSPENDED after being filmed kicking and stamping on men - as 'victims' break silence and hundreds gather outside station accusing force of racism with MORE de

Daily Mail

The officer filmed kicking and stamping on men at Manchester Airport has been suspended pending an investigation, Greater Manchester Police said. Lawyer Akhmed Yakoob with two men named as Fahir and Amaad, one of whom was seen being kicked and stamped on by a Greater Manchester Police officer Mr Yakoob joined protesters outside Rochdale Police Station late last night in …

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1 year, 11 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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1 year, 11 months 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Former England international bowler Matthew Hoggard said on Friday he has withdrawn from the disciplinary process involving allegations made by his former Yorkshire teammate Azeem Rafiq over fears he will not get a fair hearing.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 Another former England international, Tim Bresnan, and John Blain have also reportedly withdrawn from the process because they …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Man arrested in 1998 Coimbatore blast held for selling cars he rented through online company

India Today

A man who was part of the banned Al Ummah organisation and arrested in connection with the 1998 Coimbatore blast, was again arrested for selling rental cars which he had hired through an online car rental company. The online car rental company in Kerala's Thiruvanathapuram lodged a complaint recently at Thiruvananthapuram's Vanjiyur Police Station that a few cars which were …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Prosecution of Vaughan and five other former Yorkshire cricketers on racism charges set to begin

Daily Mail

The ECB's prosecution of Michael Vaughan and five other former Yorkshire cricketers on racism charges will begin on Wednesday with a preliminary hearing of their Cricket Disciplinary Committee. Ex-England internationals Matthew Hoggard, Tim Bresnan and Gary Ballance have also been charged for allegedly using racist language towards Azeem Rafiq, as have former Yorkshire players Richard Pyrah and John Blain, although …

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2 years, 6 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 …

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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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2 years, 6 months ago

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

The Independent

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2 years, 6 months ago

Michael Vaughan among several people charged by ECB after Yorkshire racism scandal

Daily Mail

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is among several high-profile people charged by the ECB on Wednesday after the governing body’s investigation into alleged racism at Yorkshire. That will ensure Yorkshire’s racism saga, brought to light by former player Azeem Rafiq’s whistleblowing in August 2020, will extend beyond two years. Former England captain Michael Vaughan is among several high-profile names who …

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2 years, 11 months ago

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

The Independent

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2 years, 11 months ago

Middlesex chair's lack of diversity comments part of 'endemic problem': Rafiq

The Hindu

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq criticised Middlesex County Cricket Club chief Mike O'Farrell's comments attempting to explain English cricket's lack of diversity, saying it was indicative of an "endemic problem" in the sport. This has just confirmed what a endemic problem the game has I actually can't believe what I am listening to#GiveMeStrength — Azeem Rafiq January 25, 2022 "Shows …

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3 years, 1 month ago

Yorkshire racism row: Adil Rashid corroborates Rafiq's accusation against Michael Vaughan

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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 …

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3 years, 1 month 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 …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Vaughan dropped from BBC show after allegations of racism

India TV News

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has been dropped from a BBC show after allegations of racism were levelled against him by two players. But he will not appear in the show on Monday following allegations of racism by Azeem Rafiq, who claimed that Vaughan had made racist comments towards him and other players before a Yorkshire match in 2009. In …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Michael Vaughan stood down from BBC's 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Show

Daily Mail

Michael Vaughan has been stood down from BBC's 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Show after being accused of making a racially insensitive remark to Azeem Rafiq. Michael Vaughan stood down from BBC's 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Show on Monday The BBC released as statement saying: 'The BBC takes any allegations of racism extremely seriously. Vaughan admitted he had been …

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3 years, 2 months 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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3 years, 2 months 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 …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Yorkshire chairman Hutton resigns over 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 apologise. READ: Yorkshire suspended from hosting international matches over racism row “Today I announce my resignation as chairman of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, with immediate …

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3 years, 2 months 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 …

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3 years, 2 months 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 …

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3 years, 3 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 …

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3 years, 4 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 …

Club Report Yorkshire Rafiq Racial Harassment

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, …

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Goondas Act invoked against two murder accused in Mayiladuthurai

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Yorkshire admits four charges after investigation into racism claims

Hoggard withdraws from hearings into Rafiq racism allegations

Man arrested in 1998 Coimbatore blast held for selling cars he rented through online company

Prosecution of Vaughan and five other former Yorkshire cricketers on racism charges set to begin

Former Yorkshire captain Gale to snub ECB racism probe

ECB charges Yorkshire cricket after investigation into Azeem Rafiq's claims of racism

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

Michael Vaughan among several people charged by ECB after Yorkshire racism scandal

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

Middlesex chair's lack of diversity comments part of 'endemic problem': Rafiq

Yorkshire racism row: Adil Rashid corroborates Rafiq's accusation against Michael Vaughan

Adil Rashid corroborates Azeem Rafiq's accusation of racism against Michael Vaughan

Vaughan dropped from BBC show after allegations of racism

Michael Vaughan stood down from BBC's 5 live's Tuffers and Vaughan Show

Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton resigns over Azeem Rafiq racism case

Yorkshire CCC chairman Roger Hutton resigns over Azeem Rafiq racism case

Yorkshire chairman Hutton resigns over Rafiq racism case

Yorkshire suspended from hosting international matches over racism row

Yorkshire won't take disciplinary action over Rafiq racism allegations

Yorkshire are 'protecting players and a coach' in racism investigation, insists Azeem Rafiq

Yorkshire says former player was victim of racial harassment

Yorkshire County Cricket Club apologise to Azeem Rafiq following investigation into allegations of racism