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Kick It Out chief blasts cricket’s response to Yorkshire racism storm

The anti-racism group’s chief Tony Burnett told MPs the treatment of Azeem Rafiq since he went public last year with claims of racist abuse at Yorkshire had been ‘horrific’

Evening Standard

Azeem Rafiq’s own failings do not give Yorkshire CCC any high ground

Poisonous situation has seen some refuse to let their club be accused by a man they can level their own accusations back at

The Guardian - UK

Azeem Rafiq set for 'ECB probe' after he's accused of homophobia and fat-shaming children

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq now faces an ECB probe after accusations of homophobia towards his ex-teammates and fat-shaming children during coaching sessions

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Azeem Rafiq to receive extra security at ECB’s Yorkshire hearing after threats

The former Yorkshire bowler Azeem Rafiq is to be provided with extra security at an ECB disciplinary hearing next week after confirming he would attend

The Guardian - UK

Rafiq to 'leave Britain' after abuse following cricket racism scandal

London (AFP) - Azeem Rafiq, whose allegations of racism plunged English cricket into crisis, is leaving Britain to protect his family from further abuse and intimidation, a report said on Friday.

AFP

Azeem Rafiq labels fresh allegations a ‘co-ordinated campaign of lies’

The former Yorkshire cricketer has been accused of anti-Semitism, homophobia and fat-shaming

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq denies new allegations of anti-Semitism, homophobia and fat-shaming

The 31-year-old was found to have been racially harassed and bullied while at Yorkshire.

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Azeem Rafiq denies allegations of racist and homophobic language: ‘I will not be intimidated’

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq has denied allegations of racist and homophobic language levelled against him.

Evening Standard

Azeem Rafiq accused of homophobia and fat-shaming children in explosive allegations

Azeem Rafiq has been accused of using antisemitic and homophobic language during his playing career and bullying and 'fat-shaming' children while coaching at Barnsley Cricket Club

Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq and family forced to move home due to abuse after Yorkshire racism scandal

The former Yorkshire all-rounder confirmed reports and admitted it was the ‘sad reality of speaking out’

The Independent UK

‘A chance I thought would never come again’: Hales sets sights on World Cup

England opener says he had a ‘blunt’ chat with Rob Key before his recall and his relationship with Ben Stokes is ‘fine’

The Guardian - UK

Rafiq, Gale among five cricketers reprimanded for social media posts

London (AFP) - Azeem Rafiq and Andrew Gale were among five current and former players reprimanded Monday by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) for historical social media posts of a "racist" nature.

AFP

Azeem Rafiq and Andrew Gale among five reprimanded for social media posts

England batter Danni Wyatt, Evelyn Jones and Jack Brooks were also warned

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq and Andrew Gale among five reprimanded for historic posts found to be racist

Azeem Rafiq, Andrew Gale, Jack Brooks, Danni Wyatt and Eve Jones have all been reprimanded over historic social media posts

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'High-profile' England star in racism storm over claims he called county teammate 'P***'

A 'high-profile' England cricketer has been accused of using a racial slur towards an ex-teammate and the ECB are reportedly investigating the allegations

The Independent UK

Discrimination in cricket DCMS hearing to take place in mid-December

Azeem Rafiq and Lord Patel are set to be asked to appear.

The Independent UK

Adil Rashid reveals how cricket is evolving to embrace diversity

Racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq in 2020 led to a series of government hearings and major questions about the state of English cricket

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq calls for Yorkshire racism hearings to be held in public

Rafiq feels public hearings would help bring closure after he first made allegations of racism more than two years ago

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Yorkshire CCC reaches agreement with former coach Andrew Gale over sacking

Andrew Gale was sacked from his head coaching role at Yorkshire County Cricket Club following the findings of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal last year, and has now reached an agreement with the club

The Independent UK

Yorkshire agree compensation settlement with Andrew Gale and Richard Pyrah

The pair lost their jobs in December alongside 14 other members of staff

The National (Scotland)

Azeem Rafiq set to provide further evidence at DCMS committee hearing

The 31-year-old could appear alongside Yorkshire chair Lord Patel.

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq and ECB to appear at new parliamentary committee hearing over racism in cricket

The 31-year-old could appear alongside Yorkshire chair Lord Patel.

The Independent UK

Richard Thompson: This is a reset moment for the ECB and wider game of cricket

The ECB’s new chair has inherited a multitude of issues on several fronts which have to be addressed

The Independent UK

Gary Ballance tipped to switch allegiance from England to Zimbabwe

Ballance made 23 Test appearances and played 16 one-day internationals for England

The Guardian - UK

Gary Ballance meets Azeem Rafiq to apologise for racist language

The Yorkshire and former England batsman Gary Ballance has met his former teammate Azeem Rafiq and apologised for racist language used while they played together at Yorkshire

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