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Two easy BBQ recipes with perfect wine pairings – from a cricket legend turned grill master

Matthew Hoggard shares two flavour-packed barbecue recipes – sticky soy chicken thighs and BBQ-glazed halloumi flatbreads – plus affordable wine matches to serve with them

The Independent UK

Matthew Hoggard: I was ‘cancelled’ over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

In 2023, an England and Wales Cricket Board commission found Hoggard guilty of four offences related to allegedly using racist or discriminatory language

The Independent UK

I was ‘cancelled’ and ruined after Azeem Rafiq case – Matthew Hoggard

The former England bowler was found guilty in 2023 of using racist and/or discriminatory language to his ex-Yorkshire team-mate.

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Tinselled bowling duos hand England fresh resolution for new Ashes year

Atkinson and Carse have quickly followed in Anderson and Broad’s giant footsteps while Flier and Bell are an opening partnership to fulfil Christmas wishes

The Guardian - UK

Inside 2005 Ashes party as Freddie Flintoff wees in garden and Tony Blair called a "k***head"

England's 2005 Ashes celebrations were just as memorable as the series itself, with Matthew Hoggard calling Prime Minister Tony Blair a "k**bhead" and Freddie Flintoff boozing in the Cabinet Room at 10 Downing Street

Daily Mirror

Ex-England duo Tim Bresnan and Matthew Hoggard learn punishment in Yorkshire racism scandal

Matthew Hoggard and Tim Bresnan are among five individuals involved with Yorkshire had been punished by an Independent commission following an investigation into the racism allegations

Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq racism case: Six former Yorkshire players sanctioned by CDC

The six former Yorkshire players found guilty of using racist language in the Azeem Rafiq case have received their sanctions from the Cricket Discipline Commission, including combined fines of £22,000.

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Six former Yorkshire players sanctioned by CDC in Azeem Rafiq racism case

Gary Ballance, Matthew Hoggard, Tim Bresnan, Andrew Gale, John Blain and Richard Pyrah have been handed combined fines of £22,000.

The Independent UK

Fines and bans recommended for players charged in Yorkshire racism scandal

Ex-England international Gary Ballance was hit hardest with a recommended fine of £8,000 and an eight-week suspension

The Independent UK

Three Yorkshire players found guilty in racism scandal ‘will refuse to pay fines’

Three of the six Yorkshire players found guilty of using racist language towards Azeem Rafiq will refuse to pay any fines in protest at what they regard as a flawed process, according to reports

The Guardian - UK

ECB recommends fine and eight-week suspension for Gary Ballance over racism case

John Blain, Tim Bresnan, Andrew Gale, Matthew Hoggard and Richard Pyrah are the other former Yorkshire players facing sanctions.

The Independent UK

Six former Yorkshire players to be sanctioned for using racist language

The case primarily stemmed from allegations made by former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq, and the club’s handling of the claims.

The Independent UK

Six former Yorkshire players set to be sanctioned for using racist language

The case primarily stemmed from allegations made by former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq, and the club’s handling of the claims.

The Independent UK

Former Yorkshire players set to be sanctioned for racist language on Wednesday

Gary Ballance admitted a charge ahead of a liability hearing in March.

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Yorkshire poised to discover punishments following Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

The county accepted four amended charges of bringing the game into disrepute.

The Independent UK

I burst out crying – Michael Vaughan reveals relief at being cleared of racism

Former team-mates John Blain, Tim Bresnan, Andrew Gale, Matthew Hoggard and Richard Pyrah were all found guilty of using the term ‘P***’.

The Guardian - UK

It is tempting to see no winners but ECB’s judgment is a victory for Rafiq

This saga is an observation porthole into English cricket and, beyond that, Yorkshire CCC and wider society

The Guardian - UK

Azeem Rafiq and Yorkshire: timeline of a county cricket crisis

Azeem Rafiq’s first complaints to Yorkshire came almost six years ago. Here’s how it all unfolded

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The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan cleared of using racist language as former team-mates charged

John Blain, Tim Bresnan, Andrew Gale, Matthew Hoggard and Richard Pyrah were all found guilty of using the term “P***” at Yorkshire.

Daily Mirror

Michael Vaughan statement in full as ex-England skipper declares there are "no winners"

The ECB's Cricket Discipline Commission has cleared former England captain Michael Vaughan of using racist and/or discriminatory language and bringing the game into disrepute

Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq breaks silence as Michael Vaughan is cleared of racism in Yorkshire case

Azeem Rafiq has spoken out after Michael Vaughan was cleared by the Cricket Discipline Commission, but Tim Bresnan, John Blain, Andrew Gale, Matthew Hoggard and Richard Pyrah had allegations of of racist and/or discriminatory language upheld

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