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Headingley allowed to host England matches after ECB lifts suspension

Yorkshire took an important step on the road to staging international matches again when the England and Wales Cricket Board lifted its Headingley suspension on Friday

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2022

Azeem Rafiq reacts as ECB lift Yorkshire's international suspension amid racism scandal

The ECB have lifted Yorkshire's ban on hosting international matches, three months after it was imposed on the county due to their handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Daily Mirror · Feb 11, 2022

ECB restores Yorkshire’s right to host international matches at Headingley

The county’s handling of Azeem Rafiq’s racism allegations led to hosting privileges being removed by the ECB.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2022

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England to return to Headingley as ECB lift Yorkshire suspension over racism scandal

England are set to play at Headingley this summer after the ECB lifted a suspension of international cricket imposed on Yorkshire in the wake of the racism scandal sparked by allegations from Azeem Rafiq.

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2022

Yorkshire to host Test cricket in 2022 despite racism scandal as ECB restore fixtures

Yorkshire's ban on staging England games has been lifted by the ECB, three months after it was imposed on them amid the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Daily Mirror · Feb 11, 2022

PCA hits out at former Yorkshire CCC duo as Robin Smith interview branded 'abhorrent'

Julian Metherell, chair of the Professional Cricketers' Association, accused two former Yorkshire chiefs of holding up the progress of an investigation into racism at the club.

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022

PCA hits out at former Yorkshire duo for responses to Azeem Rafiq investigation

Two former Yorkshire chairmen Roger Hutton and Robin Smith have been criticised for their responses to the PCA’s initial investigation into the racist abuse described by Azeem Rafiq

The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022

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Professional Cricketers’ Association admits failings in support of Azeem Rafiq

Rafiq described the PCA as ‘incredible inept’ in November and suggested they called the police to tick a box.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

PCA admit "failings" in Azeem Rafiq racism case after being called "incredibly inept"

The Professional Cricketers' Association have apologised to Azeem Rafiq for the way they handled his allegations of racism against Yorkshire

Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2022

PCA admit failings over Azeem Rafiq racism allegations

Former spinner Rafiq described the organisation as ‘incredibly inept’ in the wake of his racism allegations against Yorkshire

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

PCA admits failings over Azeem Rafiq racism allegations

Former spinner Rafiq described the organisation as “incredibly inept” in the wake of his racism allegations against Yorkshire.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Cricketers’ union called to give evidence to DCMS committee on racism scandal

The Professional Cricketers’ Association will give evidence to parliament’s DCMS committee over the sport’s racism scandal

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022

Lord Patel: Individuals are trying to ‘delay and derail’ reform at Yorkshire

The club were forced to cancel an extraordinary general meeting on Wednesday night.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Yorkshire County Cricket Club: ways that organisations might try to neutralise racism accusations

In the wake of accusations of racism made by former player Azeem Rafiq, Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) has announced plans to find more diverse talent, including through partnering with a South African cricket club. This follows other changes including the replacement of the coaching staff, the resignation of several…

The Conversation · Feb 3, 2022

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The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Yorkshire cancelled crucial meeting because it was not ‘properly called’

The EGM is seen as vital in voting through changes to the board structure in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq racism crisis

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Yorkshire call off EGM that was due to vote on changes to board structure

The meeting had been seen as a key step in the county’s governance overhaul in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq racism crisis.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

Azeem Rafiq criticises Middlesex chairman's comments on lack of diversity in cricket

The Middlesex cricket chairman apologises for telling a parliamentary committee that young black athletes prefer football and rugby and Asians focus on education.

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Middlesex chairman apologises for comments on Black and Asian interest in cricket

Former England player Ebony Rainford-Brent labelled Mike O’Farrell’s comments as ‘painful’ and ‘outdated’

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The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Azeem Rafiq criticises Middlesex chairman’s comments on lack of diversity in cricket

Mike O’Farrell addressed the DCMS committee on Tuesday morning

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Kick It Out to work with ECB to tackle discrimination issues in cricket

Cricket has been hit hard by allegations of racism levelled by former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq and others within the last year

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Colin Graves told to ‘put up or shut up’ over trust’s role at Yorkshire

The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee was told that the Graves Trust, a major creditor, had vetoed the removal of two board members

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2022

Azeem Rafiq: ‘The ECB needs a reset of its morals and values – simple as that’

Azeem Rafiq, the man who lifted the lid on racism at Yorkshire, has faced death threats but tells Donald McRae he has no intention of letting up in his quest for equality

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022

Azeem Rafiq marks forgiveness for anti-Semitic comments at Holocaust memorial event

Former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq attended a Holocaust memorial event and lit a candle marking the forgiveness he has received from the Jewish community for historic anti-Semitic comments

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2022

Yorkshire fears eased as they avoid County Championship Division One relegation for now

The ECB are currently investigating Yorkshire over their handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

Yorkshire appoint Ottis Gibson as new head coach

The county is trying to change its personnel and culture after the damaging allegations of racial harassment and bullying raised against the club by former player Azeem Rafiq

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