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‘Bold and ambitious’ – hopes are high for County Championship revamp

Introduction of a 10-team first division and an eight-team second tier is the start of a blueprint to improve English cricket

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire out to change cricket after winter spent learning from mistakes

Darren Gough says Yorkshire ‘can’t forget’ the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal but want ‘to make sure it doesn’t happen again’

The Guardian - UK

Gary Ballance misses start of Yorkshire’s season as Darren Gough oversees change

Ballance is taking time out from cricket.

The Independent UK

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Azeem Rafiq "relieved" by Yorkshire members' decision as he tips "bright, inclusive future"

Yorkshire's members have voted through several major reforms following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal, which has led to Headingley being able to host international matches again

Daily Mirror

David Lloyd opens up on decision to quit Sky in bizarre "innuendo" rant

Former England player turned popular pundit David Lloyd announced that he would be leaving Sky Sports back in December after 22 years working for the broadcaster

Daily Mirror

Headingley to host England Test matches again as Yorkshire pass reforms at EGM

Yorkshire had been stripped of the right to host England internationals at the stadium in the wake of its much-criticised handling of racism allegations

Daily Mirror

Lord Patel salutes Yorkshire reforms as Headingley internationals get go-ahead

An extraordinary general meeting voted through three resolutions which followed Azeem Rafiq’s racism claims.

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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

The Independent UK

Yorkshire free to host international cricket again after members’ vote

Yorkshire are free to host international cricket again after members voted for a restructure at their EGM following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

The Guardian - UK

Test cricket’s return to Yorkshire green-lit after members approve reforms following Azeem Rafiq racism case

Yorkshire County Cricket Club will once again host England Test matches after approving a series of reforms aimed at tackling the issues uncovered in the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.

Evening Standard

Yorkshire members vote in reforms which pave way for Headingley internationals

Lord Kamlesh Patel lauded the ‘overwhelming vote for positive change’ after the extraordinary general meeting.

The Independent UK

ECB backs Lord Patel to lead Yorkshire forward ahead of pivotal EGM

An EGM will take place at Headingley on Thursday where members will vote on key structure changes

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan to return to BBC cricket coverage today after Azeem Rafiq racism claim

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan will be back on the BBC this evening, having been dropped by the broadcaster after he was implicated in the Yorkshire racism scandal

Daily Mirror

Michael Vaughan to return to BBC after being dropped by broadcaster in wake of racism scandal

The former England captain has been working for BT Sport as a pundit for the West Indies tour

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Ottis Gibson says Gary Ballance has "done his time" after racist language towards Azeem Rafiq

Gary Ballance admitted using racist language towards his former Yorkshire teammate Azeem Rafiq - but new White Rose boss Ottis Gibson has given his backing to the ex-England batsman

The Guardian - UK

Asian cricketer was ‘silenced’ for criticising club’s blackface party

ECB to investigate as game risks losing generation of aspiring players over racism

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan returns to BT Sport three months after broadcaster dropped him in wake of racism scandal

The former England captain was in the BT Sport studio after the broadcaster said it would not be ‘editorially appropriate’ to include Vaughan in their coverage last year following allegations of racism

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The Independent UK

Colin Graves vows to back Yorkshire reforms and says club must ‘move on’

The ECB said it would lift its suspension on the club hosting major matches provided certain conditions were met by the end of March

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire 'set for legal fight' with six ex-coaches who were fired after racism scandal

Yorkshire sacked 16 members of staff back in December as part of widespread changes following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Daily Mirror

PCA accuse ex-Yorkshire chairman of 'endangering club's future' after racism scandal

PCA chairman Julian Metherell has hit out former Yorkshire chairman Robin Smith, accusing him of "endangering the future" of the club

Daily Mirror

Lord Patel threatens to quit as Yorkshire chair as chaos reigns after racism scandal

Yorkshire chairman Lord Patel has faced backlash over his attempts to make changes at the club following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq considers leaving hometown he loves after speaking 'uncomfortable truths'

Azeem Rafiq has received a number of threats after speaking out about racism in cricket and has revealed the abuse has led to his family wanting to leave their hometown of Barnsley

The Guardian - UK

Cricket faces discrimination ‘reckoning’, warns independent report chair

Cindy Butts, the chair of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket, has said all is not well within the sport

Daily Mirror

Michael Vaughan 'in stand-off' with BBC over renaming his show after Azeem Rafiq case

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was dropped by the BBC after Azeem Rafiq accused the ex-England captain of making racial remarks during a county match several years ago

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