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Azeem Rafiq
Sun, December 05 2021
Great Opportunity For Cricket to Come Out of Shadow of Racial Discrimination: Stuart Broad
The off-spinner, who moved from Pakistan to the UK in 2001 and played a total of 39 First-Class games, has added that his career suffered a lot because of racism.
Mon, November 29 2021
Joe Root Reiterates he Had Not Witnessed Racism at Yorkshire, Says he is in Touch With Azeem Rafiq
Root said he has reached out to Rafiq since he spoke through tears in Parliament on November 16.
Mon, November 29 2021
Racism Row: Michael Vaughan Should be Given ‘Second Chance’, Suggests Ashley Giles
Ashley Giles, the director of the England men's team on Sunday suggested that former England captain Michael Vaughan should be given a chance to be rehabilitated and resume his broadcasting career after being involved in the racism controversy with former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq.
Mon, November 29 2021
Racism Row: Ashley Giles Suggests “Second Chance” For People Involved
The English cricket found itself embroiled in a racism row after Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq alleged that he was taunted for his Asian origin by his colleagues in his playing days.
Sat, November 27 2021
It Hurts me That Azeem Rafiq Has Gone Through so Much: Michael Vaughan on Racist Allegations
Rafiq, who played for Yorkshire between 2008 and 2018, recently recounted the 'institutionally racist' English cricket culture before the parliamentary committee during his nearly decade-long stay at the county side.
Thu, November 25 2021
Michael Vaughan Disappointed as BBC Removes Former England Captain From The Ashes Coverage
Vaughan wrote in his Daily Telegraph column that he "totally denies" making the comment.
Fri, November 19 2021
Azeem Rafiq Apologises For His Anti-Semitic Messages in 2011
Rafiq is seen making disparaging comments about an unnamed Jewish person in the screenshots shared.
Thu, November 18 2021
Deny Any Racial Connotation in the Naming of my Dog: Alex Hales Refutes Allegations Levelled by Azeem Rafiq
Former England cricketer and opening batter Alex Hales has categorically denied all racial allegations levelled against him by Azeem Rafiq, stating that he has heard the allegations and refuted claims on any racial connotation in the naming of my dog.
Wed, November 17 2021
Tim Bresnan Denies Racism Claim But Apologises to Azeem Rafiq For Bullying
Llyod said he is "strongly committed to making cricket a more inclusive sport."
Tue, November 16 2021
Adil Rashid Confirms Racism Allegations Against Michael Vaughan, Backs Azeem Rafiq’s Accusation on Former England Captain During Yorkshire Days
Rashid has backed former Yorkshire teammate Rafiq's accusation of racism against Vaughan, saying he can "confirm" the former captain's comments were directed at a group of Asian players.