Up to 12 former Yorkshire employees are reportedly due to face disciplinary charges from the ECB following an investigation sparked by Azeem Rafiq 's allegations of racism.
According to reports from the Daily Mail and the Times, the ECB's investigation is nearing an end and several former players and coaches are set to be charged with breaching their anti-discrimination code. The investigation is reported to have 'found evidence of racist behaviour during their time at the county'.
Gary Ballance, who remains under contract with Yorkshire, admitted to using a racist language towards Rafiq during their time as teammates and he is thought to be among those will be charged. Former Yorkshire players Tim Bresnan and Matthew Hoggard are also reportedly set to be charged.