The Latest Breaking News from Azeem Rafiq

Azeem Rafiq criticizes expected return of Colin Graves as Yorkshire chair

NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Azeem Rafiq has raised his voice against the anticipated return of Colin Graves as Yorkshire chair, urging sponsors to reconsider their association with the club if Graves is reappointed.

The Times of India · Jan 8, 2024

How Colin Graves became frontrunner to take Yorkshire over again

With club deep in debt and running out of time and solutions, the former chairman appears to be on his way back

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024

MP says return of Colin Graves to Yorkshire would be a ‘disaster for cricket’

Graves, 75, is understood to be in exclusive dialogue with the club over a return.

The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024

Yorkshire County Cricket Club punished over racism scandal

NEW DELHI: Yorkshire County Cricket Club were docked 48 points in the English County Championship on Friday after pleading guilty to four offences relating to the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.

The Times of India · Jul 28, 2023

Yorkshire fined and handed points deductions over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

A CDC panel said £300,000 of the fine imposed had been suspended for two years

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

Yorkshire issued points deduction and £400,000 fine after racism scandal

Yorkshire have been hit with a £400,000 fine and a 48-point deduction in the County Championship over the club’s racism scandal.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2023

Is Cricket Racist? review – the answer can only be one thing: ‘very’

There is no denying the racism in the sport – but the shocking consequences of it are even more appalling than you might imagine

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2023

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson: Yorkshire paying price for handling of racism case

The club are set to be sanctioned over their response to an investigation which found Azeem Rafiq had been the victim of discrimination and bullying.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Duck review – young cricketer faces racist abuse in timely one-man play

In a week when English cricket was found guilty of deep-rooted racism, an affecting tale of discrimination dismissed as banter feels particularly profound

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023

If you want to make cricket truly diverse, don’t fixate on bat and ball – focus on what happens in the tea break

There is a social element to the game that could be an opportunity, but right now heightens the sense of othering and exclusion, says author and broadcaster Mihir Bose

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2023