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 11, 2024
Colin Graves set for Yorkshire return after board approves loan offer The financially-stricken club are in desperate need of a cash injection to ward off the threat of administration. The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2024
Colin Graves set for controversial Yorkshire return as board ‘agrees to recommend’ loan offer Graves’ return will be controversial, given the racism scandal which has engulfed Yorkshire in recent years, an episode which partially took place during his first stint in charge The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
Colin Graves set for Yorkshire return as board approves takeover offer Graves served as the club’s executive chair between 2012 and 2015. The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
Yorkshire board agrees to accept takeover offer from Colin Graves Yorkshire’s board has unanimously agreed to accept an offer for the club from Colin Graves, whose takeover will now be ratified at an emergency general meeting of its members The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2024
Colin Graves appears set for Yorkshire return Graves served as executive chair at Yorkshire between 2012 and 2015. The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
MP calls for alternative to Colin Graves returning to Yorkshire as chair An offer of investment from a consortium led by former Yorkshire chairman Colin Graves is understood to be under discussion by the club’s board. The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
As Warner bids farewell, Anderson returns to the treadmill in India While others leave the stage the 41-year-old heads to India for another assignment – but he needs to end his slump in form The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 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 9, 2024
Yorkshire sponsor monitoring possible Colin Graves return ‘very carefully’ Graves is understood to be close to returning to Yorkshire as chair as part of a new consortium. The Independent UK · Jan 9, 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. The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024
Azeem Rafiq criticizes expected return of Colin Graves as Yorkshire chair NEW DELHI: Former England cricketer Azeem Rafiq has raised his voice against the anticipated return of Colin Graves as Yorkshire chair, urging sponsors to reconsider their association with the club if Graves is reappointed. The Times of India · Jan 8, 2024
How Colin Graves became frontrunner to take Yorkshire over again With club deep in debt and running out of time and solutions, the former chairman appears to be on his way back The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024
MP says return of Colin Graves to Yorkshire would be a ‘disaster for cricket’ Graves, 75, is understood to be in exclusive dialogue with the club over a return. The Independent UK · Jan 4, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023 ECB criticises Colin Graves for calling racism at Yorkshire ‘banter’ The England and Wales Cricket board criticised the former Yorkshire chairman Colin Graves for referring to incidents of racism at the club as “banter”
The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2023 Ex-Yorkshire chairman Colin Graves says no racism allegations were raised to him Graves was chairman of Yorkshire between 2012 and 2015.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023 Colin Graves ends bid to return as Yorkshire chair The club accused Graves of “a distinct lack of understanding” of their financial position and county governance requirements.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023 Yorkshire CCC could receive foreign investment in refinancing plan Reports have suggested interest from Saudi and Indian investors, while the beleaguered club owe the former chairman Colin Graves’ trust £14.9m
Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023 Yorkshire County Cricket Club 'could be plunged into administration' in wake of racism scandal Yorkshire County Cricket Club are facing huge financial losses and potential administration following the allegations of racism that have overshadowed on-field matters
The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023 Robin Smith says ECB should have called an independent Yorkshire inquiry The Azeem Rafiq case was heard last week.
Daily Mirror · Mar 1, 2023 Yorkshire facing administration amid £3m losses relating to Azeem 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
The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023 Colin Graves keen to return as Yorkshire chair ‘on my terms’ Lord Kamlesh Patel recently announced he would be stepping down in March
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022 Lord Patel must see off Yorkshire backlash if reforms are to work Four ex-Yorkshire chairmen want an inquiry into the ECB’s handling of the Rafiq affair, but the new one needs backing
Daily Mirror · Mar 26, 2022 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 · Mar 23, 2022 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