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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

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

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…

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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

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.

The Independent UK

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.

ABC News

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Former England player Ebony Rainford-Brent labelled Mike O’Farrell’s comments as ‘painful’ and ‘outdated’

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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

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

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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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

Daily Mirror

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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Yorkshire appoint Ottis Gibson as new coach following Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Former West Indies all-rounder Ottis Gibson has signed a three-year deal to succeed Andrew Gale as Yorkshire coach following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal at Headingley

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire 'line up star-studded coaching team' after mass sackings over racism scandal

Yorkshire sacked their entire coaching staff in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal and currently have an interim team overseeing their pre-season preparation.

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