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Former Yorkshire head coach Andrew Gale wins unfair dismissal claim against club

An employment judge ruled that Gale and five other former members of Yorkshire’s staff had a ‘well founded’ case

The Independent UK

ECB commits to establish new anti-discrimination unit

LONDON: The England and Wales Cricket Board on Tuesday said it is committed to establish a new anti-discrimination unit to ensure that it has the right resources and capabilities to tackle discrimination in all its forms.

The Times of India

Lord Patel admits some at Yorkshire believe "nothing was wrong" despite racism scandal

Yorkshire Cricket Club have made huge structural changes since it was concluded that former player Azeem Rafiq was subjected to "racial harassment and bullying"

Daily Mirror

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Yorkshire ‘can never forget’ racism scandal but must look forward – Lord Patel

Yorkshire’s partnership with Indian company Clean Slate Studioz includes a commitment to women and girls’ cricket.

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq at Auschwitz: ‘If this doesn’t move you there’s something wrong’

Former cricketer took part in the March of the Living to Auschwitz-Birkenau and felt ‘shattered’ by what he learned

The Guardian - UK

Michael Carberry to lead cricket-focused Kick It Out project

Carberry has previously spoken about the difficulties facing whistleblowers in the sport.

The Independent UK

Wisden offers sobering critique of ailing English game

The 159th edition of the famous yellow book represents a searing state of the nation address

The Independent UK

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Wisden calls on ECB to return £2.1m bonus pot after ‘annus horribilis’

The Guardian - UK

Azeem Rafiq backs James Vince for England captaincy despite not playing a Test for four years

Hampshire captain James Vince has been backed as a potential replacement for Joe Root after he decided to step down as England skipper following a disappointing run of results

Daily Mirror

Darren Gough says Yorkshire have 'once-in-a-generation' chance after Azeem Rafiq scandal

After cleaning house in the wake of Rafiq's allegations from his two spells as a player at Headingley, Gough believes Yorkshire can be a "leading light" going forward

Daily Mirror

Darren Gough admits Yorkshire players ‘still have questions’ over racism scandal

The White Rose county started their 2022 season on Thursday

The Independent UK

Lord Patel recognises pressures on Yorkshire but hopes team can focus on cricket

Patel has overseen sweeping reforms after being parachuted into his role amid one of the most turbulent spells in Yorkshire’s history.

The Independent UK

Up to 12 ex-Yorkshire staff to ‘face charges’ from ECB over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

The ECB launched an investigation last November over Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racism during his time as a player at Yorkshire and several people are now reportedly facing disciplinary charges

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire announce 'Clean Slate' as Headingley sponsor as club moves on from Azeem Rafiq scandal

Yorkshire Cricket Club have a new sponsor in the form of Clean Slate, an India-based global streaming platform, as the club continues to rebuild from last year's racism scandal

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The Independent UK

Yorkshire’s bid to draw line under racism claims continues with aptly-named deal

The county have announced a partnership with Indian global streaming platform Clean Slate.

The Guardian - UK

‘Bold and ambitious’ – hopes are high for County Championship revamp

Introduction of a 10-team first division and an eight-team second tier is the start of a blueprint to improve English cricket

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire out to change cricket after winter spent learning from mistakes

Darren Gough says Yorkshire ‘can’t forget’ the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal but want ‘to make sure it doesn’t happen again’

The Independent UK

Gary Ballance misses start of Yorkshire’s season as Darren Gough oversees change

Ballance is taking time out from cricket.

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Azeem Rafiq "relieved" by Yorkshire members' decision as he tips "bright, inclusive future"

Yorkshire's members have voted through several major reforms following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal, which has led to Headingley being able to host international matches again

Daily Mirror

David Lloyd opens up on decision to quit Sky in bizarre "innuendo" rant

Former England player turned popular pundit David Lloyd announced that he would be leaving Sky Sports back in December after 22 years working for the broadcaster

Daily Mirror

Headingley to host England Test matches again as Yorkshire pass reforms at EGM

Yorkshire had been stripped of the right to host England internationals at the stadium in the wake of its much-criticised handling of racism allegations

The Independent UK

Lord Patel salutes Yorkshire reforms as Headingley internationals get go-ahead

An extraordinary general meeting voted through three resolutions which followed Azeem Rafiq’s racism claims.

The Independent UK

Yorkshire vote in reforms to pave way for England internationals at Headingley

Lord Kamlesh Patel lauded the ‘overwhelming vote for positive change’ after the Yorkshire CCC extraordinary general meeting

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire free to host international cricket again after members’ vote

Yorkshire are free to host international cricket again after members voted for a restructure at their EGM following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Evening Standard

Test cricket’s return to Yorkshire green-lit after members approve reforms following Azeem Rafiq racism case

Yorkshire County Cricket Club will once again host England Test matches after approving a series of reforms aimed at tackling the issues uncovered in the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.

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