'Three players in one': Aussie storms Yorkshire cricket Jess Jonassen has enjoyed a brilliant start to life at Yorkshire, the experienced Australian international nudging selectors again with her dazzling displays. AAP · Apr 30
Yorkshire remember Dickie Bird ahead of County Championship match at Headingley Bird’s seat in the main pavilion was adorned in an umpire’s coat, a flat cap and a Yorkshire rose. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
Who is Dickie Bird? Quick Facts About Legendary Cricket Umpire and National Treasure Who Died Aged 92 Dickie Bird, the beloved cricket umpire and Barnsley legend, has died aged 92, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, eccentricity and enduring affection from players and fans worldwide. International Business Times UK · Sep 23, 2025
Dickie Bird, legendary umpire beloved by the cricketing world, dies aged 92 Bird was as famous for his good humour and eccentric approach to life as he was for being a hugely successful cricket umpire, in a career that took in 66 Tests and three World Cup finals The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2025
Colin Graves says Yorkshire must seek private ownership to survive Colin Graves will start the process of attempting to demutualise Yorkshire CCC but he will face considerably stiff opposition, with one local MP asking members to ‘hold their nerve and oppose’ the move The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2024
Tired and divided: how Yorkshire fans view likely return of Colin Graves Supporters of cricket club are nervous about the former chairman’s takeover, expected to be sealed on Friday The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024
Colin Graves apologises for racism at Yorkshire after takeover approved Colin Graves’s return to Yorkshire CCC will be subject to a member vote at an extraordinary general meeting on 2 February The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024
Colin Graves set for Yorkshire return as club board accept bailout offer The deal must still be ratified by Yorkshire members at an extraordinary general meeting Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2024
Colin Graves invited to appear at select committee amid likely Yorkshire return The club’s board announced late on Wednesday night that it had approved a loan offer from Graves. The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
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 · Mar 31, 2023
Lord Patel announces he will step down as Yorkshire chair following turbulent spell Lord Patel was appointed in November 2021 after Roger Hutton resigned and staff were relieved of their duties following allegations of racism by Azeem Rafiq resulting in a tough tenure of reform Daily Mirror · Jan 6, 2023
Azeem Rafiq and family flee UK after backlash over Yorkshire racism scandal Azeem Rafiq seems to have taken the decision to leave the UK with his family due to the abuse they have all suffered since his racial abuse allegation against Yorkshire CCC came to light Daily Mirror · Nov 12, 2022
Ex-Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton to skip ECB racism hearing over "unfair" process The disciplinary hearing against Yorkshire, which will take place in public, will begin in late November following the racism allegations made by their former player Azeem Rafiq Daily Mirror · Nov 8, 2022
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 Daily Mirror · Sep 15, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022 Yorkshire cricket’s great divide: ‘We’ve got to stop looking over the fence at each other’ Special report As the county club try to repair their reputation in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq scandal, splits in the local leagues are more than skin deep
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022 Rafiq welcomes chance of ‘closure’ after ECB charges in Yorkshire racism case A number of people have been charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board following its investigation into allegations of racism at Yorkshire
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Yorkshire vote in reforms to pave way for England internationals at Headingley Lord Kamlesh Patel lauded the ‘overwhelming vote for positive change’ after the Yorkshire CCC extraordinary general meeting
Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2022 ECB 'line up replacement venue for England Test' if Yorkshire do not vote through reforms Yorkshire have until the end of March to approve a series of reforms which will see them allowed to host England matches this summer
Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022 Yorkshire in chaos as chairman Lord Patel faces calls to go after 'mistake-riddled reign' Yorkshire CCC chairman Lord Patel is facing calls from predecessor Robin Smith to leave his role - Smith has deemed Patel's job invalid and claims he could be liable for the sackings of 14 staff