DARK SECRETS: 15 - The Real Truth

Mike O’Farrell set to stay as Middlesex chairman despite racial stereotypes row

Mike O’Farrell looks set to remain in his post as Middlesex chairman for now following the row over his comments to MPs in Parliament yesterday.

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2022

Azeem Rafiq criticises Middlesex chairman's comments on lack of diversity in cricket

The Middlesex cricket chairman apologises for telling a parliamentary committee that young black athletes prefer football and rugby and Asians focus on education.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

Tin-eared county chairmen show why English cricket is in trouble

Middlesex’s Mike O’Farrell and Hampshire’s Rod Bransgrove shone an unintended light with their painful remarks at the DCMS racism hearing

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022

Middlesex chairman apologises for comments on Black and Asian interest in cricket

Former England player Ebony Rainford-Brent labelled Mike O’Farrell’s comments as ‘painful’ and ‘outdated’

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Azeem Rafiq criticises Middlesex chairman’s comments on lack of diversity in cricket

Mike O’Farrell addressed the DCMS committee on Tuesday morning

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022