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Yorkshire members vote in reforms which pave way for Headingley internationals

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

The Independent UK

ECB backs Lord Patel to lead Yorkshire forward ahead of pivotal EGM

An EGM will take place at Headingley on Thursday where members will vote on key structure changes

The Independent UK

Michael Vaughan to return to BBC cricket coverage today after Azeem Rafiq racism claim

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan will be back on the BBC this evening, having been dropped by the broadcaster after he was implicated in the Yorkshire racism scandal

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Michael Vaughan to return to BBC after being dropped by broadcaster in wake of racism scandal

The former England captain has been working for BT Sport as a pundit for the West Indies tour

The Independent UK

Ottis Gibson says Gary Ballance has "done his time" after racist language towards Azeem Rafiq

Gary Ballance admitted using racist language towards his former Yorkshire teammate Azeem Rafiq - but new White Rose boss Ottis Gibson has given his backing to the ex-England batsman

Daily Mirror

Asian cricketer was ‘silenced’ for criticising club’s blackface party

ECB to investigate as game risks losing generation of aspiring players over racism

The Guardian - UK

ECB 'line up replacement venue for England Test' if Yorkshire do not vote through reforms

Yorkshire have until the end of March to approve a series of reforms which will see them allowed to host England matches this summer

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Michael Vaughan returns to BT Sport three months after broadcaster dropped him in wake of racism scandal

The former England captain was in the BT Sport studio after the broadcaster said it would not be ‘editorially appropriate’ to include Vaughan in their coverage last year following allegations of racism

The Independent UK

Colin Graves vows to back Yorkshire reforms and says club must ‘move on’

The ECB said it would lift its suspension on the club hosting major matches provided certain conditions were met by the end of March

The Independent UK

Yorkshire 'set for legal fight' with six ex-coaches who were fired after racism scandal

Yorkshire sacked 16 members of staff back in December as part of widespread changes following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Daily Mirror

PCA accuse ex-Yorkshire chairman of 'endangering club's future' after racism scandal

PCA chairman Julian Metherell has hit out former Yorkshire chairman Robin Smith, accusing him of "endangering the future" of the club

Daily Mirror

Lord Patel threatens to quit as Yorkshire chair as chaos reigns after racism scandal

Yorkshire chairman Lord Patel has faced backlash over his attempts to make changes at the club following the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq considers leaving hometown he loves after speaking 'uncomfortable truths'

Azeem Rafiq has received a number of threats after speaking out about racism in cricket and has revealed the abuse has led to his family wanting to leave their hometown of Barnsley

Daily Mirror

Cricket faces discrimination ‘reckoning’, warns independent report chair

Cindy Butts, the chair of the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket, has said all is not well within the sport

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Michael Vaughan 'in stand-off' with BBC over renaming his show after Azeem Rafiq case

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was dropped by the BBC after Azeem Rafiq accused the ex-England captain of making racial remarks during a county match several years ago

Daily Mirror

Michael Vaughan to return as BT Sport pundit this month after Azeem Rafiq racism claim

Former England captain Michael Vaughan will appear on BT Sport's coverage of England's final Test against the West Indies, just three months after the broadcaster dropped him after he was implicated in the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

The Guardian - UK

‘They don’t get it’: Azeem Rafiq accuses counties of dragging feet on diversity

Azeem Rafiq has accused senior county leaders of dragging their feet instead of opening their arms in cricket’s push for diversity

Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq claims he is "unemployable" after Yorkshire racism scandal

Azeem Rafiq has claimed he has been left "unemployable" in cricket because of the Yorkshire racism scandal, with those within the sport "scared to be connected to me"

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The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq fears he is unemployable in cricket after speaking out about racism

The 31-year-old feels he is paying the price for being so candid about his experiences of racism in the game.

Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq says Gary Ballance has not apologised as Yorkshire back under-fire batter

Azeem Rafiq has said his former Yorkshire teammate Gary Ballance has not given him a "proper apology" for using racist language as Yorkshire confirmed he would remain at the club

Daily Mirror

Gary Ballance will stay at Yorkshire despite racist language towards Azeem Rafiq

Yorkshire's interim managing director of cricket Darren Gough has confirmed that Gary Ballance will remain at the club despite admitting using racist language towards former teammate Azeem Rafiq

Daily Mirror

Darren Gough lifts lid on challenge of rebuilding Yorkshire after Azeem Rafiq race row

Darren Gough was named Yorkshire's interim managing director of cricket in December and he has now opened up about the challenges of the role as the county enters a new era

Daily Mirror

Michael Vaughan went on diversity and inclusion course after being named in Azeem Rafiq report

Former England captain Michael Vaughan was accused by Azeem Rafiq of making a racist remarks towards four Yorkshire payers of Asian descent while captain of the club

Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq admits being "triggered" by Tim Bresnan's racism denial

Tim Bresnan has denied making racist comments towards Azeem Rafiq during their time as teammates at Yorkshire - but the former spinner has disputed his claims

Daily Mirror

Tim Bresnan opens up on racism accusation as part of Azeem Rafiq report

Tim Bresnan was accused of making racist comments towards Azeem Rafiq during their time as teammates at Yorkshire - but has insisted that was not the case

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