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Azeem Rafiq accuses ECB of being in denial on racism in cricket

Azeem Rafiq has accused the ECB of actively attempting to discredit him and criticised cricket’s governing body for a lack of action

The Guardian - UK

Cricket "in denial" over racism says Azeem Rafiq as Yorkshire chair slams ECB process

Yorkshire chair Lord Patel and former player Azeem Rafiq spoke to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee about racism within cricket

Daily Mirror

Cricketer Azeem Rafiq has '24/7 security' and quits Britain after racism row

The victim of racial slurs told a parliamentary committee how a man had defecated in his garden as the ex-Yorkshire spin bowler's family was targeted following his revelations last year

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'Cricket still in denial' says Rafiq after racism scandal

London (AFP) - Azeem Rafiq claims cricket is still "in denial" over the racism scandal that forced the former Yorkshire spinner to leave England after he lifted the lid on abuse in the domestic game.

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Yorkshire chair Lord Kamlesh Patel felt a lack of support from the ECB

Lord Patel was appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday morning

The Independent UK

Yorkshire chairman Lord Kamlesh Patel felt a lack of support from the ECB

Lord Patel was appearing before the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee on Tuesday morning.

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq to provide fresh testimony on racism in cricket to DCMS committee

The 31-year-old first appeared before MPs in November last year

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Gary Ballance set to relaunch international career with Zimbabwe

The former England batter has been released by Yorkshire

The Independent UK

Gary Ballance signs Zimbabwe deal having left Yorkshire amid Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Having been released from his contract with Yorkshire, Gary Ballance will return to Zimbabwe amid the fallout from the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Daily Mirror

Ballance leaves Yorkshire amid Rafiq racism row fall-out

London (AFP) - Former England batsman Gary Ballance is to leave Yorkshire in search of a "fresh start" following his part in the Azeem Rafiq racism row that sent shock waves through the English game.

AFP

‘A challenging period’: Yorkshire agree to release Gary Ballance from his contract

Yorkshire have released the former England batsman Gary Ballance from his contract

The Guardian - UK

Gary Ballance agrees release from Yorkshire in search of ‘fresh start’

Ballance was named by Azeem Rafiq as one of the Yorkshire team-mates who used racially discriminatory language

The Independent UK

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

Lord Patel confident in changes Yorkshire have made to restore club’s image

Patel was appointed as chair following Azeem Rafiq’s allegations of institutional racism at the club.

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Azeem Rafiq fears public racism hearing will ‘make things worse’ for his family

The hearing, due to start on 28 November, could yet be held in private if any of the parties involved successfully appeal

Daily Mirror

ECB to hold Yorkshire racism hearing in public after Azeem Rafiq request

Yorkshire and seven individuals were charged by the ECB following Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racism at the club and the disciplinary hearing will now take place in public

The Independent UK

Yorkshire racism proceedings set to be heard in public after Azeem Rafiq request

The ECB charged a number of individuals and Yorkshire in June

Evening Standard

Yorkshire racism hearing to be held in public after ECB grant Azeem Rafiq request

This month’s hearing into the racism scandal at Yorkshire is to be held in public after the ECB’s Cricket Disciplinary Commission granted a request from key witness Azeem Rafiq.

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The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire racism hearing to be held in public after request from Azeem Rafiq

The Cricket Disciplinary Commission has granted a request for transparency in the Yorkshire racism inquiry from the central witness Azeem Rafiq, meaning the case will be held in public

Daily Mirror

Former Wasps chief Stephen Vaughan lands new role as Yorkshire cricket CEO

Stephen Vaughan has joined Yorkshire as their new CEO after leaving Wasps, with the county also making Darren Gough their permanent Managing Director

The Independent UK

Darren Gough appointed as Yorkshire managing director on permanent basis

The former fast bowler took up the position on an interim basis last year

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Who is Fran Goldthorp? Meet England Women's star set for Rugby League World Cup superstardom

The Leeds Rhinos ace has gone from super-fan to superstar of the game.

The Independent UK

Fran Goldthorp relishing ‘special honour’ of England World Cup tie at Headingley

The 19-year-old Leeds Rhinos centre will be playing on her home ground when England face Brazil on Tuesday

Evening Standard

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’

The Guardian - UK

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

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