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‘No progress’: county cricket clubs criticised for continued lack of diversity

The 18 first-class counties have been criticised by the ECB for failing to make any progress in increasing the ethnic and gender diversity of their senior leadership

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2025

Azeem Rafiq among sportspeople highlighting impact of online abuse in new report

Some contributors said they self-censored online or while broadcasting for fear of being targeted.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Matthew Hoggard: I was ‘cancelled’ over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

In 2023, an England and Wales Cricket Board commission found Hoggard guilty of four offences related to allegedly using racist or discriminatory language

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

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I was ‘cancelled’ and ruined after Azeem Rafiq case – Matthew Hoggard

The former England bowler was found guilty in 2023 of using racist and/or discriminatory language to his ex-Yorkshire team-mate.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

Yorkshire cricket racism whistleblower Azeem Rafiq leads calls to force firms to investigate concerns

Exclusive: Group of high-profile whistleblowers cite Grenfell and Post Office scandals as they demand Labour government makes companies act

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2024

Essex fined 100,000 pounds over racism between 2001 and 2010

NEW DELHI: The England Cricket Regulator has imposed a fine of 100,000 pounds ($132,190) on Essex County Cricket Club after the club admitted to failing to address systemic racism and discrimination between 2001 and 2010.

The Times of India · Sep 18, 2024

Richard Pyrah returns to Yorkshire as women’s head coach after racism scandal

Pyrah was handed a two-week coaching ban and a £2,500 fine by the Cricket Discipline Commission in May last year.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024

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Family of ex-Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq fears leaving home due to Rotherham violence

Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq reveals his family are unable to go out amid anti-immigration riots

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024

Yorkshire cricket racism whistleblower Azeem Rafiq accuses police of ‘brutality’ in Manchester Airport footage

Exclusive: “It’s 2024 - we are years on from Stephen Lawrence’s murder and the MacPherson report highlighting institutional racism within policing,” Azeem Rafiq told The Independent. “Yet, where are we? Not enough has changed.”

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2024

Azeem Rafiq on racism, cricket and why he had to leave Britain: ‘I never started this to be popular’

After his revelations about Yorkshire county cricket club, he had to move his whole family to another country. Now he’s releasing a memoir about the abuse that led him to speak out – and the attacks he has faced since

The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2024

Stephen Fry criticises MCC at Hay Festival: ‘Stinking of privilege and classism’

Actor and writer said legacy cricket club was full of ‘betroot-coloured gentlemen’

The Independent UK · May 31, 2024

Yorkshire 2.0: how Colin Graves plans to rebuild county’s reputation

Azeem Rafiq’s allegations of racism left club stricken but the returning chairman is striving for promotion and stability

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2024

Azeem Rafiq: Yorkshire Colin Graves did not apologise as he 'didn’t think it was appropriate'

76-year-old was chair of the club between 2012 and 2015

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2024

Tired and divided: how Yorkshire fans view likely return of Colin Graves

Supporters of cricket club are nervous about the former chairman’s takeover, expected to be sealed on Friday

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

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The Times of India · Jan 12, 2024

Azeem Rafiq receives racist abuse following Yorkshire's loan approval

NEW DELHI: Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq has revealed that he has been subjected to racist messages on social media after the club approved a loan offer from a consortium led by former chairman Colin Graves.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024

Cricket has changed and Colin Graves needs to change with it

A plea to Yorkshire’s likely new chair: do not rue the past four years; see that the club, in some ways, has grown healthier

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Azeem Rafiq says Colin Graves’ return to Yorkshire ‘empowers’ racists

Azeem Rafiq has spoken out against the return of Colin Graves, who is due to return as Yorkshire chairman.

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Colin Graves set for Yorkshire return – what’s happening at Headingley?

Graves served as executive chair at Yorkshire between 2012 and 2015.

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The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Colin Graves sorry for Yorkshire racism but Azeem Rafiq wants ‘more than words’

Graves looks set to return as Yorkshire chair.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 11, 2024

Colin Graves apologises for racism at Yorkshire after takeover approved

Colin Graves’s return to Yorkshire CCC will be subject to a member vote at an extraordinary general meeting on 2 February

Evening Standard · Jan 11, 2024

Colin Graves set for Yorkshire return as club board accept bailout offer

The deal must still be ratified by Yorkshire members at an extraordinary general meeting

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Colin Graves apologises to racism victims as he edges closer to Yorkshire return

Graves is looking to return to the county he served as chair at between 2012 and 2015,

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024

Colin Graves invited to appear at select committee amid likely Yorkshire return

The club’s board announced late on Wednesday night that it had approved a loan offer from Graves.

The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2024

Colin Graves edging closer to Yorkshire return as board meets to discuss offer

Graves first served as executive chair at Yorkshire between 2012 and 2015.

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

Sporting Equals charity: Colin Graves’ Yorkshire return would undermine progress

Sporting Equals has issued a strongly-worded open letter about Graves’ potential reinstatement at Headingley.

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