Colin Graves has apologised “personally and unreservedly” to victims of racism at Yorkshire and said he “profoundly regrets” describing dressing room abuse as banter, language he now accepts some found “dismissive or uncaring”. Graves’ widely anticipated return to Headingley was ratified by the board on Wednesday night.
His takeover is subject to a vote by members at an extraordinary general meeting, which has been called for 2 February. Members will also be asked to ratify a change of the club’s rules to allow Graves to return to the board. Six of the club’s 10 board members have committed to stepping down by that date and its two member representatives have also been asked to go.
