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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

Daily Mirror

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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

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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

Will Jacks and Liam Livingstone get England Test call for Pakistan tour as Alex Lees dropped

Uncapped duo Will Jacks and Liam Livingstone have been named in England’s Test squad for this winter’s tour of Pakistan, but opener Alex Lees has been dropped after missing out on a central contract.

Evening Standard

‘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

'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

Daily Mirror

Harry Brook tipped as future England captain by Pakistan star after breakout series

Harry Brook enjoyed a brilliant series against Pakistan ahead of the T20 World Cup, and he has since been tipped as a future England captain by Pakistan quick Haris Rauf

Daily Mirror

‘I want to make a difference there’: Shan Masood ready to lead Yorkshire

The Pakistan batter will have his work cut out as captain of a club that have just been relegated and often seem stuck in the past

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Liam Norwell’s nine-wicket haul saves Warwickshire and relegates Yorkshire

The Warwickshire hero bowled through the Hampshire lineup to avoid the drop while Yorkshire and Gloucestershire await confirmation of relegation

The Independent UK

Liam Norwell saves Warwickshire as Yorkshire suffer relegation to Division Two

Norwell’s career-best nine wickets for 62 runs sealed a five-run win over Hampshire on a thrilling final day of the season.

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire relegated as Warwickshire stage final-day Great Escape at Edgbaston

Liam Norwell was the hero as the Warwickshire bowler took an incredible 9-62 to dismiss Hampshire for 133, giving his side a five-run victory and preserving their top-tier status

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.

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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 Guardian - UK

County cricket final day: Warwickshire beat Hampshire to relegate Yorkshire

Liam Norwell takes 9-62 on remarkable final afternoon of Championship season in five-run win over Hampshire

The Guardian - UK

County cricket 2022 awards: the Spin’s final word on the season

The Spin dishes out the gongs to the best, worst, and most memorable events of the 2022 Championship season

The Independent UK

Yorkshire’s survival hopes dealt a blow as Gloucestershire open up 211-run lead

Pakistan spinner Zafar Gohar inspired Gloucestershire on the second day.

Daily Mirror

England told Harry Brook will be a "superstar in all formats" and "must" start at T20 World Cup

Harry Brook has starred with the bat for England in the first three T20Is against Pakistan and former captain Nasser Hussain believes he will be a "superstar in all formats"

Evening Standard

Surrey coach Gareth Batty warns Andrew Strauss reforms would ‘diminish emotion’ after County Championship win

Surrey revelled in a second County Championship triumph in four seasons but head coach Gareth Batty warned Andrew Strauss’s proposed reforms to the domestic game would “diminish the emotion” of future triumphs.

The Independent UK

Surrey secure County Championship title with resounding victory over Yorkshire

The White Rose were bowled out for 208 with Dan Worrall taking four for 61

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