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Yorkshire pledge to cooperate with ECB after being charged over racism claims

‘A number of individuals’ also face disciplinary proceedings over allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq

The Independent UK

A timeline of Yorkshire’s cricket racism scandal

The county and a “number of individuals” were charged by the ECB on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq eyes ‘closure’ to Yorkshire racism scandal as ECB dishes out charges

Rafiq’s allegations of racism and harassment during two spells at Yorkshire have been investigated by the ECB

The Independent UK

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Yorkshire and ‘number of individuals’ charged by ECB over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Azeem Rafiq welcomed the ECB's decision to charge Yorkshire and seven unnamed individuals in following an investigation into his claims of racist abuse at the club

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire and ‘a number of individuals’ charged by ECB over racism allegations

The ECB did not name any of the individuals who have been charged.

The Independent UK

ECB charge Yorkshire and ‘a number of individuals’ after investigation into Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

English cricket’s disciplinary body has charged Yorkshire and “a number of individuals” following an investigation into the racism scandal that has rocked the club over the last two years.

Evening Standard

ECB charge ‘number of individuals’ in wake of Yorkshire racism scandal

The Cricket Disciplinary Committee (CDC) will now hear each case against the individuals, who have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute

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ECB charges seven people over allegations of racism at Yorkshire – report

The individuals have been charged with bringing the game into disrepute, according to the Cricketer

The Independent UK

ECB announce partnership to help improve Muslim inclusion in cricket

Nujum Sports has been advising the ECB during the past year

The Independent UK

Moeen Ali would not join Yorkshire as a "publicity stunt" after Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Yorkshire are reportedly hoping to sign Moeen Ali from Worcestershire at the end of the season and the England international has said a move to Headingley would only be for "cricketing reasons" and not as a "publicity stunt"

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire defend sackings despite successful Andrew Gale unfair dismissal claim

Former Yorkshire head coach Andrew Gale was one of 16 members of staff sacked in December the wake of the Azeem Rafiq scandal, which rocked English county cricket

Daily Mirror

Former Yorkshire head coach Andrew Gale wins unfair dismissal claim against club

An employment judge ruled that Gale and five other former members of Yorkshire’s staff had a ‘well founded’ case

The Independent UK

Lord Patel admits some at Yorkshire believe "nothing was wrong" despite racism scandal

Yorkshire Cricket Club have made huge structural changes since it was concluded that former player Azeem Rafiq was subjected to "racial harassment and bullying"

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire ‘can never forget’ racism scandal but must look forward – Lord Patel

Yorkshire’s partnership with Indian company Clean Slate Studioz includes a commitment to women and girls’ cricket.

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The Guardian - UK

Azeem Rafiq at Auschwitz: ‘If this doesn’t move you there’s something wrong’

Former cricketer took part in the March of the Living to Auschwitz-Birkenau and felt ‘shattered’ by what he learned

The Independent UK

Michael Carberry to lead cricket-focused Kick It Out project

Carberry has previously spoken about the difficulties facing whistleblowers in the sport.

The Independent UK

Wisden offers sobering critique of ailing English game

The 159th edition of the famous yellow book represents a searing state of the nation address

The Guardian - UK

Wisden calls on ECB to return £2.1m bonus pot after ‘annus horribilis’

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Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq backs James Vince for England captaincy despite not playing a Test for four years

Hampshire captain James Vince has been backed as a potential replacement for Joe Root after he decided to step down as England skipper following a disappointing run of results

Daily Mirror

Darren Gough says Yorkshire have 'once-in-a-generation' chance after Azeem Rafiq scandal

After cleaning house in the wake of Rafiq's allegations from his two spells as a player at Headingley, Gough believes Yorkshire can be a "leading light" going forward

The Independent UK

Darren Gough admits Yorkshire players ‘still have questions’ over racism scandal

The White Rose county started their 2022 season on Thursday

The Independent UK

Lord Patel recognises pressures on Yorkshire but hopes team can focus on cricket

Patel has overseen sweeping reforms after being parachuted into his role amid one of the most turbulent spells in Yorkshire’s history.

Daily Mirror

Up to 12 ex-Yorkshire staff to ‘face charges’ from ECB over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

The ECB launched an investigation last November over Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racism during his time as a player at Yorkshire and several people are now reportedly facing disciplinary charges

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire announce 'Clean Slate' as Headingley sponsor as club moves on from Azeem Rafiq scandal

Yorkshire Cricket Club have a new sponsor in the form of Clean Slate, an India-based global streaming platform, as the club continues to rebuild from last year's racism scandal

The Independent UK

Yorkshire’s bid to draw line under racism claims continues with aptly-named deal

The county have announced a partnership with Indian global streaming platform Clean Slate.

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