The Latest Breaking News from Azeem Rafiq

Former Yorkshire head coach Andrew Gale wins unfair dismissal claim against club

An employment judge ruled that Gale and five other former members of Yorkshire’s staff had a ‘well founded’ case

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

ECB commits to establish new anti-discrimination unit

LONDON: The England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday said it is committed to establish a new anti-discrimination unit to ensure that it has the right resources and capabilities to tackle discrimination in all its forms.

The Times of India · May 31, 2022

Lord Patel admits some at Yorkshire believe "nothing was wrong" despite racism scandal

Yorkshire Cricket Club have made huge structural changes since it was concluded that former player Azeem Rafiq was subjected to "racial harassment and bullying"

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2022

Wisden calls on ECB to return £2.1m bonus pot after ‘annus horribilis’

Wisden has suggested that the senior ECB executives who are due to share a £2.1m bonus pot should return or refuse to accept the money and hit out a the ‘tone deaf’ English game

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022

Azeem Rafiq backs James Vince for England captaincy despite not playing a Test for four years

Hampshire captain James Vince has been backed as a potential replacement for Joe Root after he decided to step down as England skipper following a disappointing run of results

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2022

Darren Gough says Yorkshire have 'once-in-a-generation' chance after Azeem Rafiq scandal

After cleaning house in the wake of Rafiq's allegations from his two spells as a player at Headingley, Gough believes Yorkshire can be a "leading light" going forward

Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2022

Darren Gough admits Yorkshire players ‘still have questions’ over racism scandal

The White Rose county started their 2022 season on Thursday

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022

Lord Patel recognises pressures on Yorkshire but hopes team can focus on cricket

Patel has overseen sweeping reforms after being parachuted into his role amid one of the most turbulent spells in Yorkshire’s history.

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2022

Up to 12 ex-Yorkshire staff to ‘face charges’ from ECB over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

The ECB launched an investigation last November over Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racism during his time as a player at Yorkshire and several people are now reportedly facing disciplinary charges

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

Yorkshire announce 'Clean Slate' as Headingley sponsor as club moves on from Azeem Rafiq scandal

Yorkshire Cricket Club have a new sponsor in the form of Clean Slate, an India-based global streaming platform, as the club continues to rebuild from last year's racism scandal

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022