Disciplinary proceedings against Yorkshire and seven individuals over the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal will be held in public.
Rafiq requested the hearing be held publicly to ensure transparency and try and bring closure to those involved. And the Cricket Disciplinary Commission (CDC) have agreed to make the unprecedented move following a preliminary hearing on October 17 and 18.
Proceedings are set to begin in late November, with Rafiq the chief witness in charges brought by the ECB, who have declined to comment. Former England captain Michael Vaughan is among those who has been charged and the Telegraph , who Vaughan writes a column for, state that he is 'happy for the proceedings to be held in public and will appear in person to defend himself'.
