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Vaughan’s lawyers accuse ECB of ‘woefully inadequate’ investigation

The England and Wales Cricket board conducted a ‘woefully inadequate investigation’ into Michael Vaughan that was “an affront to fairness”, the final day of the Yorkshire racism hearing was told

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2023

‘Inherently probable’ Michael Vaughan made racist comment, says lawyer

Vaughan has been charged over an alleged comment made before a Yorkshire match in 2009

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

ECB lawyer says ‘you lot’ was ‘widely used’ phrase in Yorkshire dressing room

Charges against Andrew Gale and Richard Pyrah were heard on Tuesday at a CDC hearing into Azeem Rafiq’s racism allegations.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2023

Thursday briefing: Will Hancock’s WhatsApp scandal change Westminster?

In today’s newsletter: while it’s unclear whether he broke any rules, it doesn’t look good for the former health secretary. Will campaigners’ calls for more regulation around ministers’ use of messaging apps finally be answered?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2023

Michael Vaughan to defend himself on second day of Yorkshire racism hearing

Vaughan is the only individual facing charges to appear at the hearing in person

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Tim Bresnan accused of using vile racial slur against ex-teammate Azeem Rafiq's sister

The investigation into racism within English cricket and Yorkshire County Cricket Club continued on Wednesday, with allegations made against form England bowler Tim Bresnan

Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023

Tim Bresnan accused of racist language towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister as Yorkshire racism commission begins

Tim Bresnan has been accused of using a racist comment towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister while the England and Wales Cricket Board told a disciplinary panel it is “more likely than not” three former Yorkshire players used racist or discriminatory language.

Evening Standard · Mar 1, 2023

Tim Bresnan accused of using racist language towards Azeem Rafiq’s sister

The hearing into former Yorkshire player Rafiq’s allegations began in London on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Bresnan accused of racist comments about Rafiq’s sister as CDC hearing begins

Azeem Rafiq’s sister Amna was called a ‘Fit Paki’ by his teammate Tim Bresnan while she was on work experience at the club, a Cricket Discipline Commission hearing into racism at Yorkshire CCC has heard

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

ECB denies charged players not invited to take part in Azeem Rafiq racism probe

The hearing into former Yorkshire player Rafiq’s allegations began in London on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023