Willey to leave Yorkshire | 'They care more about repairing reputation than players'

David Willey has claimed Yorkshire have prioritised repairing their reputation over cricket, after it was announced he was leaving the club to re-join Northamptonshire at the end of the season.

The 32-year-old England all-rounder swapped Wantage Road for Headingley ahead of the 2016 campaign and became an integral part of Yorkshire's white-ball sides.

On Wednesday, Yorkshire and a "number of individuals" were charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board following an investigation into racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq, and the handling of those allegations by the club.

Willey explained he has elected to leave and accused Yorkshire of making "inaccurate" comments over his contract negotiations.

"I have loved my life in Yorkshire, I have planted my roots and raised our young family here," Willey said on Instagram.

"Unfortunately the circumstances surrounding recent events at the club have made my work environment unsettling.

"There are some great lads and fantastic players at Yorkshire and I hope the complications at the club will not take priority and overshadow their talents.

"The cricket and the current players seem to be secondary at the moment to repairing the club's reputation.

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