English county Yorkshire admit documents deleted in cricket race case
Yorkshire have confirmed documents relating to allegations of racism against the county cricket club were deleted under the previous regime.
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Yorkshire admit four charges after investigation into racism claims
Yorkshire County Cricket Club has admitted liability to four amended charges including a failure to address and take adequate action against racist and discriminatory language, the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
Former England batter Ballance makes dream debut for Zimbabwe
Former England batter Gary Ballance struck 30 runs on his Zimbabwe debut in a five-wicket Twenty20 victory over Ireland in Harare on Thursday, then was barred from talking to the media.
'Cricket still in denial' says Rafiq after racism scandal
Azeem Rafiq claims cricket is still "in denial" over the racism scandal that forced the former Yorkshire spinner to leave England after he lifted the lid on abuse in the domestic game.
Rafiq to 'leave Britain' after abuse following cricket racism scandal
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.
Azeem Rafiq Set To Leave England After Abuse And Intimidation: Report
Azeem Rafiq, whose allegations of racism at Yorkshire led to a series of reviews into the culture of the sport, is leaving England to protect his family from abuse and intimidation. In 2020, the 31-year-old opened up about an "institutionally racist culture" at Yorkshire, including by former England players. The cricketer, whose family moved to the UK from Pakistan after a business partner of his father was murdered following a bungled kidnapping attempt, is being subjected to abuse and threats, reported the 'Cricketer.com'.
Ballance apologises to Rafiq for 'racist' language
Former England batsman Gary Ballance has apologised to Azeem Rafiq for the "racist" language he used towards his former Yorkshire team-mate.