Azeem Rafiq has denied claims he used homophobic and antisemitic language during his playing career and that he 'fat-shamed' children during a coaching session.
Rafiq, who called the allegations a "coordinated campaign of lies" and "categorically untrue", has been at the forefront of cricket's racism scandal since speaking out about the racist abuse he faced during his time at Yorkshire.
An independent report commissioned by the county found that Rafiq had been a "victim of racial harassment" at Yorkshire and his testimony sparked widespread change at the club. However, the 31-year-old has now been forced to deny allegations of abuse himself after claims made by former teammates and officials in the Daily Mail.
