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Michael Vaughan cleared of using racist language

Michael Vaughan has been cleared of using racist language towards a group of Asian players at Yorkshire in 2009 after a panel found "significant inconsistencies" in how key witnesses recalled the alleged remark.

Cricket • 31 Mar 23

Azeem Rafiq was allegedly the target of racism while at Yorkshire

Yorkshire and "a number of individuals" face charges

Yorkshire and "a number of individuals" have been charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board following an investigation into how racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq were handled by the club.

Azeem Rafiq • 15 Jun 22

Yorkshire director of cricket Martyn Moxon

Exodus at Yorkshire in wake of racism storm

Long-serving director of cricket Martyn Moxon and head coach Andrew Gale have left Yorkshire, along with the entire coaching team, the club have announced.

Cricket • 03 Dec 21

Joe Root insists he did not witness racism at Yorkshire

England captain Joe Root stands by his statement that he cannot recall witnessing any instances of racism at Yorkshire.

Cricket • 29 Nov 21

The move comes after a number of players, including former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq , alleged they were the victims of institutional racism at their clubs

ECB unveils action plan following Rafiq allegations

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has released a 12-point action plan to tackle racism and discrimination in the sport, including a review of the "dressing room culture" across teams and a standardised approach to whistleblowing.

Cricket • 26 Nov 21

Azeem Rafiq has been lifting the lid on an alleged culture of racism at his former side Yorkshire

Whistleblower Rafiq sorry for anti-Semitic messages

Racism whistleblower Azeem Rafiq has issued an apology after it was revealed he had sent anti-Semitic messages to a fellow player more than a decade ago.

Cricket • 18 Nov 21

Azeem Rafiq gave a detailed statement to the British MPs

Rafiq details culture of racism at Yorkshire

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq broke down in tears on Tuesday as he told a British parliamentary committee of "inhuman" treatment at the cricket club and described the sport in England as riddled with racism.

Cricket • 16 Nov 21

Mark Arthur's exit follows that of chairman Roger Hutton

Yorkshire chief resigns over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Mark Arthur has resigned as chief executive of crisis club Yorkshire, bowing to mounting pressure on a day that saw England captain Joe Root join the calls for lasting change at the county.

Cricket • 11 Nov 21

Lord Patel: 'Azeem is a whistleblower and should be praised as such, he should never have been put through this'

Yorkshire chair sorry for handling of racism claims

New Yorkshire chair Lord Patel has apologised to Azeem Rafiq over the county's handling of his racism and bullying allegations.

Cricket • 08 Nov 21

Gary Ballance: "I deeply regret some of the language I used in my younger years."

Ex-England batter Ballance admits to using racial slur

Former England batter Gary Ballance has confessed to using "a racial slur" against his ex-Yorkshire team-mate Azeem Rafiq.

Cricket • 04 Nov 21

Azeem Rafiq was the target of racist abuse at Yorkshire

Yorkshire lose major sponsors over Rafiq racism row

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has lost its main ground sponsor amid an escalating racism row with former player Azeem Rafiq.

Cricket • 03 Nov 21

Azeem Rafiq - Yorkshire concluded that the incidents in question amounted to "friendly banter"

Butcher slams Yorkshire's 'tone-deaf' racism report

A Yorkshire player escaped sanction despite repeatedly calling his then team-mate Azeem Rafiq a "P***", according to ESPNcricinfo.

Cricket • 02 Nov 21

Azeem Rafiq claimed he experienced of institutional racism during his time at Yorkshire

Yorkshire apologise for 'inappropriate behaviour'

Yorkshire have apologised to Azeem Rafiq after accepting their former off-spinner was the "victim of inappropriate behaviour" during his time at the club.

Cricket • 19 Aug 21

Azeem Rafiq said being at the club left him 'in pain every day'

Yorkshire contact Rafiq over institutional racism claim

Yorkshire Cricket Club have confirmed they are in contact with Azeem Rafiq after their former player claimed "institutional racism" left him "close to committing suicide".

Cricket • 03 Sep 20

Azeem Rafiq