All news on the topic: Azeem Rafiq

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'Colin Graves' return to cricket shows sport is failing fight against racism'
Former ECB chairman Colin Graves is in talks over a return to cricket despite previously holding post at Yorkshire during an era when the club was rife with racism and discrimination
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Azeem Rafiq documentary to go behind the scenes of cricketer's racism nightmare
Former spin-bowler Rafiq had his life torn apart by critics determined to discredit his claims and thugs attempting to intimidate him
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Rafiq contacted by cricket players still suffering racism in dressing rooms
The idea that cricket can draw a line under its racism and discrimination issues after Yorkshire’s £400,000 fine and 48-point deduction in July remains a fantasy
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Inside Yorkshire crisis as Mike Ashley deal jeopardised by IPL takeover bid
Yorkshire are bottom of the County Championship after losing millions of pounds in the racism scandal involving former player Azeem Rafiq - with new investment needed
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Yorkshire fined £400,000 and deducted 48 points over racism scandal
Yorkshire have learned their punishment after admitting four charges relating to the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal - including a huge fine and points deductions
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Ian Botham slams cricket racism report he 'threw down on floor' after reading
A report by the Independent Commission for Equality in Cricket concluded that English cricket was elitist, sexist and racist - but Ian Botham doesn't accept the findings
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Azeem Rafiq responds to report after cricket branded elitist, racist and sexist
Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq speaks to Mirror Sport about the ICEC report, his concerns about the future of cricket and the Sporting Equals Awards
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Michael Vaughan to return to BBC Test Match Special for Ashes and Ireland clash
The former England captain will return as a pundit having stepped back in June last year when he was accused of using racist language towards former teammate Azeem Rafiq
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Gary Ballance retires from cricket in wake of Azeem Rafiq racism scandal
Former Yorkshire and England star Gary Ballance has called time on his cricket career, retiring from all forms of the game with immediate effect following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal
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Azeem Rafiq open to Michael Vaughan meeting in wake of cricket racism case
Michael Vaughan was cleared by a Cricket Discipline Commission panel on Friday of using racist language towards Azeem Rafiq and three other Yorkshire players before a match in 2009
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Piers Morgan and Azeem Rafiq in bitter spat after Vaughan cleared in racism case
Piers Morgan and Azeem Rafiq came to blows on social media in the wake of former England Test skipper Michael Vaughan being cleared of his charge at the ECB racism hearing
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Cricket hearing findings show players there is no point reporting discrimination
Former England captain Michael Vaughan was cleared of making racist comments towards Azeem Rafiq and other Asian players by the Cricket Discipline Commission
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Vaughan must now be agent for change in cricket after being cleared of racism
Former England Ashes winning captain Michael Vaughan has been cleared of racism by the Cricket Discipline Commission and now has an opportunity to be an agent of change
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Michael Vaughan statement as ex-England skipper declares there are "no winners"
The ECB's Cricket Discipline Commission has cleared former England captain Michael Vaughan of using racist and/or discriminatory language and bringing the game into disrepute
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Rafiq breaks silence as Vaughan is cleared of racism in Yorkshire case
Azeem Rafiq has spoken out after Michael Vaughan was cleared by the Cricket Discipline Commission, but Tim Bresnan, John Blain, Andrew Gale, Matthew Hoggard and Richard Pyrah had allegations of of racist and/or discriminatory language upheld
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Vaughan's legal team describe ECB racism investigation as 'wholly inadequate'
Michael Vaughan's legal team gave closing submissions on Tuesday at the Cricket Discipline Commission hearing and took aim at the ECB, but the national governing body hit back
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Michael Vaughan blasts cricket racism hearing as a 'terrible look for the game'
Michael Vaughan appeared at the Cricket Discipline Commission on Friday, as the investigation into racism at Yorkshire and English county cricket continues following Azeem Rafiq's allegations
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Vaughan says it's 'inconceivable' he made alleged racist comment to team-mates
Michael Vaughan has staunchly defended himself against racism allegations as he was called to give evidence on day three of the ECB's Cricket Discipline Commission hearing on Friday
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Adil Rashid insists he wasn’t pressured to support Michael Vaughan allegations
Adil Rashid was cross-examined by Michael Vaughan's lawyer during day two of the Cricket Discipline Commission's investigation into racism allegations by Azeem Rafiq
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Rafiq denies blackmailing Rashid amid racism allegation against Vaughan
England bowler Adil Rashid appeared via video link and Azeem Rafiq also appeared as the investigation into racism within English cricket and Yorkshire County Cricket Club continued in London on Thursday
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Bresnan accused of using vile racial slur against ex-teammate Rafiq's sister
The investigation into racism within English cricket and Yorkshire County Cricket Club continued on Wednesday, with allegations made against form England bowler Tim Bresnan
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Yorkshire facing administration amid £3m losses relating to Rafiq racism scandal
The Yorkshire racism scandal has reportedly cost the club millions of pounds, with former spinner Azeem Rafiq found to have been the victim of "racial harassment and bullying" during his time at Headingley
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Ex-Yorkshire star pens critical statement as he pulls out of ECB racism hearing
Richard Pyrah, who spent 12 years playing for Yorkshire before joining their coaching staff, has claimed Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racism have been both "badly handled" and "not appropriately challenged"
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Ex-Yorkshire star latest to snub racism hearing as club admit four charges
Former England captain Michael Vaughan is the only individual still involved with the disciplinary process into allegations of racism made by Azeem Rafiq
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Yorkshire racism enquiry could see stand-off between Rafiq and Vaughan
Four of the seven individuals charged by the ECB in relation to allegations of racism at Yorkshire by Azeem Rafiq have withdrawn from the disciplinary process and a fifth is reportedly considering doing the same
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