Michael Vaughan apologises for racist tweets and 'hurting' Azeem Rafiq
Former England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has apologized "for the hurt" that whistleblower Azeem Rafiq experienced but he again denied making racist comments while at county club Yorkshire.
Nov 27, 2021, 20:08 PM IST
'Drinking culture' in county teams responsible for Asian and Black players not getting enough opportunities, says Tino Best
Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq`s testimony to a British parliamentary committee on Tuesday has thrown a spotlight on racism in the sport in England, as well as its drinking culture.
Nov 18, 2021, 20:22 PM IST
Tim Bresnan apologises to Azeem Rafiq for bullying but denies racist accusations
Former England bowler Tim Bresnan has apologised to Azeem Rafiq in a post on Twitter for bullying but denied that he made racist comments on his ex-teammate during their time at the Yorkshire Cricket Team.
Nov 17, 2021, 13:36 PM IST
Azeem Rafiq reveals use of word ‘Steve’ for Cheteshwar Pujara and ‘Kevin’ by Gary Ballance in racist context
Azeem Rafiq spoke in detail about one-time Yorkshire captain Gary Ballance. Notably, Ballance admitted using a ‘racial slur’ towards Rafiq in a lengthy statement issued earlier this month, apologising but stating it as part of a long and deep friendship.
Nov 17, 2021, 07:00 AM IST
Joe Root on Yorkshire racism episode: 'These events have fractured our game'
England's Test captain Joe Root on Thursday said the "intolerable" Yorkshire racism episode has "fractured our game and torn lives apart" and pledged his support in a bid to bring about a change at his childhood club.
Nov 11, 2021, 17:23 PM IST
England captain Eoin Morgan backs ECB action on Yorkshire, says issues like racism should be met 'head on'
England captain Eoin Morgan on Friday backed his cricket board for taking stringent action against Yorkshire county and its batter Gary Ballance in the Azeem Rafiq racial allegations case, saying sensitive matters like these should be met "head on".
Nov 05, 2021, 19:57 PM IST
Former Pakistan pacer Rana Naved-ul-Hasan says he heard Michael Vaughan's racist comments
Former Pakistan pace bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has confirmed that he heard Michael Vaughan making racially insensitive comments to a group of Asian players at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Nov 05, 2021, 16:31 PM IST
Racism rises in English cricket again, THIS county side issues apology to former Pakistan-born cricketer
Azeem Rafiq, a player of Pakistani descent and a former captain of the England Under-19 side, last year said that he was made to feel like an ‘outsider’ at Yorkshire and even contemplated taking his own life.
Aug 20, 2021, 07:55 AM IST
