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Azeem Rafiq: English cricketer
Azeem Rafiq is an English cricketer who played professionally in England for Yorkshire County Cricket Club. A right-arm off-spin bowler, Rafiq played for the county between 2008 and 2014 and 2016 and 2018, making his senior debut at the age of 17. He captained the England under-15 and under-19 sides, and in 2012 became the youngest man to captain a Yorkshire side as well as the first person of Asian origin to do so.

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Former cricketer's family avoid leaving home alone in Rotherham amid riots

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq has told Sky News his family members in the Rotherham area have felt unable to go out and live normally amid the "frightening" violence.
Sky News - Published

Calling Rafiq to say sorry didn't feel appropriate - Graves

Yorkshire chairman Colin Graves says he did not personally apologise to Azeem Rafiq for racist abuse he suffered because he "had plenty of things going on" and "didn't feel that was appropriate".
BBC Sport - Published

Graves return to Yorkshire 'empowers' racists - Rafiq

Former player turned whistleblower Azeem Rafiq says Colin Graves' expected return as Yorkshire chairman "empowers" racists.
BBC Sport - Published

Rafiq says ex-Yorkshire cricket boss should be blocked from takeover

Former cricketer Azeem Rafiq has told Sky News that Colin Graves should not be allowed to run Yorkshire after showing "no contrition" over the racism scandal.
Sky News - Published

Yorkshire fined £400,000 and docked points over Azeem Rafiq cricket racism scandal

Yorkshire County Cricket Club has been fined £400,000 and had a total of 52 points deducted over its handling of the racism scandal linked to former player Azeem Rafiq.
Sky News - Published

Yorkshire deducted points and fined over racism scandal

Yorkshire are deducted 48 points from the 2023 County Championship and fined £400,000 - of which £300,000 is suspended for two years - for their handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.
BBC Sport - Published

ECB recommends £500k Yorkshire fine over racism scandal

ecb recommends £500k yorkshire fine over racism scandal
The ECB recommends Yorkshire are fined £500,000 and deducted points across all formats for their handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.
BBC Sport - Published

Racial abuse Azeem Rafiq experienced is 'poisonous' for game, cricket boss says

racial abuse azeem rafiq experienced is 'poisonous' for game, cricket boss says
The chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has described the abuse experienced by former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq as "poisonous" for the game.
Sky News - Published

Rafiq feels 'vindicated' after hearing

rafiq feels 'vindicated' after hearing
Azeem Rafiq says he feels "vindicated" and has "closure" after a hearing into his allegations of racism at Yorkshire delivered its verdict.
BBC Sport - Published

Racism claims against Vaughan found 'not proved'

Michael Vaughan is cleared "on balance of probabilities" of using racist language towards former Yorkshire team-mate Azeem Rafiq.
BBC Sport - Published

Rafiq 'clearly' recalls alleged Vaughan comment

rafiq 'clearly' recalls alleged vaughan comment
Azeem Rafiq says he "clearly" recalls Michael Vaughan making an alleged racist comment in 2009 despite discrepancies in his evidence.
BBC Sport - Published

Bresnan 'used racial slur' towards Rafiq's sister

Former England bowler Tim Bresnan used a racial slur towards Azeem Rafiq's sister, a hearing into allegations of racism at Yorkshire has been told.
BBC Sport - Published

Yorkshire cricket racism hearing to begin

Michael Vaughan and Azeem Rafiq are due to appear at a hearing into the Yorkshire racism scandal, which starts on Wednesday.
BBC Sport - Published

ECB racism process 'failed everybody' - Hoggard

ecb racism process 'failed everybody' - hoggard
Former England cricketer Matthew Hoggard says the Yorkshire historical racism investigation and disciplinary process has failed everyone involved, including Azeem Rafiq.
BBC Sport - Published

Hoggard, Bresnan and Blain pull out of Yorkshire racism hearing

Three more ex-Yorkshire players withdraw from the ECB disciplinary process into historical racism allegations at the club made by Azeem Rafiq.
BBC Sport - Published

Hunt for man who defecated in Rafiq's garden

hunt for man who defecated in rafiq's garden
Ex-Yorkshire bowler Azeem Rafiq says he has been abused since highlighting racism at his old club.
BBC Sport - Published

Investigation after reports man defecated in garden of cricketer Azeem Rafiq

investigation after reports man defecated in garden of cricketer azeem rafiq
Police are searching for a man after someone reportedly defecated in the garden of cricketer Azeem Rafiq.
Sky News - Published

Rafiq 'driven out of country' by threats and abuse

rafiq 'driven out of country' by threats and abuse
Azeem Rafiq says he has "been driven out of the country" by "threats and abuse" since "opening his heart out" about racism at Yorkshire.
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq & Andrew Gale among five reprimanded for historical social media posts

Azeem Rafiq and former Yorkshire coach Andrew Gale are among five players reprimanded by the England & Wales Cricket Board for historical social media posts of a racist nature.
BBC Sport - Published

Gary Ballance apologises to Azeem Rafiq for racist language used while playing for Yorkshire CCC

gary ballance apologises to azeem rafiq for racist language used while playing for yorkshire ccc
Yorkshire County Cricket Club batsman Gary Ballance has apologised to Azeem Rafiq for racist language he used against his former colleague.
Sky News - Published

Yorkshire racism case: Gary Ballance apologises to Azeem Rafiq for racist language

Ex-England batter Gary Ballance apologises to Azeem Rafiq for using racist language against his former Yorkshire team-mate.
BBC Sport - Published

Six members of Yorkshire Cricket Club fired in racism scandal win unfair dismissal claims

six members of yorkshire cricket club fired in racism scandal win unfair dismissal claims
Six members of Yorkshire Cricket Club, including the former head coach, have won an unfair dismissal claim against the club after they were sacked in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.
Sky News - Published

Andrew Gale wins claim of unfair dismissal against Yorkshire following Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Former head coach Andrew Gale wins a claim for unfair dismissal against Yorkshire.
BBC Sport - Published

Amir Khan comments about Asian athletes eating curry 'triggered' former cricketer

amir khan comments about asian athletes eating curry 'triggered' former cricketer
The former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq has said he was "triggered" by comments about Asian athletes made by the boxer Amir Khan this week.
Sky News - Published

Cricket club's stadium rebranded to 'Clean Slate' after racism scandal

cricket club's stadium rebranded to 'clean slate' after racism scandal
Anti-racism campaigner Azeem Rafiq said he "just laughed" after Yorkshire's cricket stadium was rebranded from Headingley to Clean Slate Headingley following a new sponsorship deal.
Sky News - Published

Anuj Dal: I don't think there is that stigma any more in cricket

Derbyshire all-rounder Anuj Dal tells BBC Sport that he hopes Azeem Rafiq's testimony, where he told MPs that English cricket is "institutionally" racist, will change the game for good.
BBC Sport - Published

Yorkshire racism scandal: Colin Graves backs key reforms and says county must move on

Former chairman and board member Colin Graves says Yorkshire "needs to move on" and make reforms after the fallout from the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq fears he is 'unemployable' after speaking out about racism

Azeem Rafiq fears he is "unemployable" within cricket after speaking out about racism.
BBC Sport - Published

Racism in cricket: PCA 'got it wrong' over Azeem Rafiq case, says union's chief executive Rob Lynch

Professional Cricketers' Association chief executive Rob Lynch says the union "got it wrong" with Azeem Rafiq's racism allegations against Yorkshire.
BBC Sport - Published

Entire Yorkshire CCC coaching team to leave in wake of Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Yorkshire's director of cricket Martyn Moxon and head coach Andrew Gale are among 16 members of staff leaving the club in the wake of racism allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq.
Sky News - Published

Azeem Rafiq: Yorkshire to undergo independent governance review

Yorkshire will undergo an independent review into club governance in the wake of allegations made by Azeem Rafiq.
BBC Sport - Published

Joe Root hopes to meet with Azeem Rafiq once Ashes tour is over

England captain Joe Root says he hopes to meet with Azeem Rafiq once the Ashes tour is over.
BBC Sport - Published

Racism in cricket: Second chances needed, says Ashley Giles after Azeem Rafiq revelations

England managing director Ashley Giles says cricket's fight against racism will have a "problem" if people are "cut off" for making mistakes.
BBC Sport - Published

Michael Vaughan 'sorry for hurt' caused to Azeem Rafiq but denies 'you lot' comment amid racism scandal

michael vaughan 'sorry for hurt' caused to azeem rafiq but denies 'you lot' comment amid racism scandal
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has said he is "sorry for all the hurt" experienced by his former Yorkshire teammate Azeem Rafiq.
Sky News - Published

Azeem Rafiq: Michael Vaughan says he is sorry for hurt former team-mate has suffered

Former England captain Michael Vaughan says he is "sorry for all the hurt" Azeem Rafiq has gone through during the Yorkshire racism scandal.
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq: Five-point plan to tackle racism and discrimination published

A full review of dressing-room culture is part of a wide-ranging action plan to tackle discrimination and racism in cricket in England and Wales.
BBC Sport - Published

Cricket chiefs unveil action plan to tackle racism after Azeem Rafiq claims

cricket chiefs unveil action plan to tackle racism after azeem rafiq claims
Cricket bosses have unveiled their delayed game-wide action plan in response to a damaging racism scandal that has rocked the sport.
Sky News - Published

Azeem Rafiq: Tim Bresnan to face no disciplinary action but will undergo 'cultural awareness' training

Warwickshire confirm that Tim Bresnan will face no disciplinary action but will undergo 'cultural awareness' training after being implicated in the investigation into racism at Yorkshire.
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq meets Holocaust survivor after revelations over messages mocking Jews

azeem rafiq meets holocaust survivor after revelations over messages mocking jews
Cricket whistle-blower Azeem Rafiq has met a Holocaust survivor after it was revealed he sent anti-Semitic messages as a 19-year-old.
Sky News - Published

Michael Vaughan dropped from BBC's Ashes cricket coverage following Yorkshire racism claims

michael vaughan dropped from bbc's ashes cricket coverage following yorkshire racism claims
Former England captain Michael Vaughan will not play a role in the BBC coverage of this year's Ashes cricket tour following allegations made by former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq.
Sky News - Published

Azeem Rafiq: How is cricket tackling its diversity problem?

A South Asian Action Plan was launched in 2018 to improve diversity in cricket - so what's happened since?
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq racism case: 36 people contact Yorkshire whistleblower hotline

Thirty-six people have contacted Yorkshire's independent whistleblower hotline in its first week of operation.
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq racism case: Cricket chiefs 'apologise unreservedly' for 'blight' of racism

Cricket chiefs in England and Wales say racism and discrimination is a "blight" on our game and they "apologise unreservedly".
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq not expecting 'quick' forgiveness from Jewish people over anti-Semitic messages

Azeem Rafiq says he does not expect "quick" forgiveness from the Jewish community over anti-Semitic messages he sent in 2011 but hopes it does not "derail the cause" of anti-racism.
BBC Sport - Published

Cricket's 18 first-class counties to meet and discuss racism within sport following Azeem Rafiq testimony

cricket's 18 first-class counties to meet and discuss racism within sport following azeem rafiq testimony
Cricket's 18 first-class counties will meet with representatives from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today to discuss equality, diversity, and inclusion within the sport.
Sky News - Published

Azeem Rafiq apologises for historical anti-Semitic messages

Azeem Rafiq apologises and says he is "deeply ashamed" for using anti-Semitic language in messages from 2011.
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq: Tino Best says cricket needs to tackle drinking culture

Former Yorkshire and Hampshire bowler Tino Best says cricket needs to tackle a "drinking culture" which is "hampering" opportunities for black and Asian players.
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq: Alex Hales denies racial connotation in naming of his dog

Former England international Alex Hales "categorically and absolutely" denies there was "any racial connotation" in naming his dog.
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq allegation brings Yorkshire scandal to England dressing room

Azeem Rafiq's allegation that Gary Ballance used a racial slur in the England dressing room brings the national team into the Yorkshire scandal.
BBC Sport - Published

Azeem Rafiq: More than 1,000 calls made to cricket discrimination inquiry in a week

More than 1,000 people contacted an inquiry into discrimination in cricket in the past week amid the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.
BBC Sport - Published


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