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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 …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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Vaughan cleared of using racist language at Yorkshire by disciplinary panel
1 year, 8 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 …

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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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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 …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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Middlesex chair's lack of diversity comments part of 'endemic problem': Rafiq
2 years, 10 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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Cricket needs to tackle English drinking culture, cricketers cannot be forced to visit clubhouses: Tino Best
3 years, 1 month ago

Cricket needs to tackle English drinking culture, cricketers cannot be forced to visit clubhouses: Tino Best

India Today  

Former West Indies pacer Tino Best said that cricket needs to tackle the 'English drinking culture' as it is "hampering" opportunities for black and Asian players. People shouldn't be pressured to go into the clubhouse and drink eight or nine pints to be a part of the team," Best, who played with Rafiq at Yorkshire, told BBC Sport. "If you're …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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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 …

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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 …

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Adil Rashid corroborates Azeem Rafiq's accusation of racism against Michael Vaughan
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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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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Vaughan dropped from BBC show after allegations of racism
3 years, 1 month 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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Racism fight 'bigger than careers, trophies', says Eoin Morgan
3 years, 1 month ago

Racism fight 'bigger than careers, trophies', says Eoin Morgan

Firstpost  

England’s T20 World Cup captain Eoin Morgan insisted on Friday the fight against racism in cricket is “bigger than any of our careers or any trophies”. The England and Wales Cricket Board have now suspended international matches at their Headingley ground in Leeds after branding the club’s handling of the Rafiq case “wholly unacceptable” and the matter “abhorrent”. Morgan’s team …

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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 …

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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 …

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