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The Latest Breaking News from Yorkshire

Azeem Rafiq to provide fresh testimony on racism in cricket to DCMS committee

The 31-year-old first appeared before MPs in November last year

The Independent UK

Gary Ballance set to relaunch international career with Zimbabwe

The former England batter has been released by Yorkshire

The Independent UK

Gary Ballance signs Zimbabwe deal having left Yorkshire amid Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Having been released from his contract with Yorkshire, Gary Ballance will return to Zimbabwe amid the fallout from the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Daily Mirror

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‘A challenging period’: Yorkshire agree to release Gary Ballance from his contract

Yorkshire have released the former England batsman Gary Ballance from his contract

The Guardian - UK

Gary Ballance agrees release from Yorkshire in search of ‘fresh start’

Ballance was named by Azeem Rafiq as one of the Yorkshire team-mates who used racially discriminatory language

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq and family flee UK after backlash over Yorkshire racism scandal

Azeem Rafiq seems to have taken the decision to leave the UK with his family due to the abuse they have all suffered since his racial abuse allegation against Yorkshire CCC came to light

Daily Mirror

Lord Patel confident in changes Yorkshire have made to restore club’s image

Patel was appointed as chair following Azeem Rafiq’s allegations of institutional racism at the club.

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Azeem Rafiq fears public racism hearing will ‘make things worse’ for his family

The hearing, due to start on 28 November, could yet be held in private if any of the parties involved successfully appeal

The Independent UK

ECB to hold Yorkshire racism hearing in public after Azeem Rafiq request

Yorkshire and seven individuals were charged by the ECB following Azeem Rafiq's allegations of racism at the club and the disciplinary hearing will now take place in public

Daily Mirror

Yorkshire racism proceedings set to be heard in public after Azeem Rafiq request

The ECB charged a number of individuals and Yorkshire in June

The Independent UK

Yorkshire racism hearing to be held in public after ECB grant Azeem Rafiq request

This month’s hearing into the racism scandal at Yorkshire is to be held in public after the ECB’s Cricket Disciplinary Commission granted a request from key witness Azeem Rafiq.

Evening Standard

Yorkshire racism hearing to be held in public after request from Azeem Rafiq

The Cricket Disciplinary Commission has granted a request for transparency in the Yorkshire racism inquiry from the central witness Azeem Rafiq, meaning the case will be held in public

The Guardian - UK

Former Wasps chief Stephen Vaughan lands new role as Yorkshire cricket CEO

Stephen Vaughan has joined Yorkshire as their new CEO after leaving Wasps, with the county also making Darren Gough their permanent Managing Director

Daily Mirror

Darren Gough appointed as Yorkshire managing director on permanent basis

The former fast bowler took up the position on an interim basis last year

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Who is Fran Goldthorp? Meet England Women's star set for Rugby League World Cup superstardom

The Leeds Rhinos ace has gone from super-fan to superstar of the game.

The Independent UK

Fran Goldthorp relishing ‘special honour’ of England World Cup tie at Headingley

The 19-year-old Leeds Rhinos centre will be playing on her home ground when England face Brazil on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Kick It Out chief blasts cricket’s response to Yorkshire racism storm

The anti-racism group’s chief Tony Burnett told MPs the treatment of Azeem Rafiq since he went public last year with claims of racist abuse at Yorkshire had been ‘horrific’

The Guardian - UK

Azeem Rafiq’s own failings do not give Yorkshire CCC any high ground

Poisonous situation has seen some refuse to let their club be accused by a man they can level their own accusations back at

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Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq set for 'ECB probe' after he's accused of homophobia and fat-shaming children

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq now faces an ECB probe after accusations of homophobia towards his ex-teammates and fat-shaming children during coaching sessions

The Guardian - UK

Azeem Rafiq to receive extra security at ECB’s Yorkshire hearing after threats

The former Yorkshire bowler Azeem Rafiq is to be provided with extra security at an ECB disciplinary hearing next week after confirming he would attend

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq labels fresh allegations a ‘co-ordinated campaign of lies’

The former Yorkshire cricketer has been accused of anti-Semitism, homophobia and fat-shaming

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq denies new allegations of anti-Semitism, homophobia and fat-shaming

The 31-year-old was found to have been racially harassed and bullied while at Yorkshire.

Evening Standard

Azeem Rafiq denies allegations of racist and homophobic language: ‘I will not be intimidated’

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq has denied allegations of racist and homophobic language levelled against him.

Daily Mirror

Azeem Rafiq accused of homophobia and fat-shaming children in explosive allegations

Azeem Rafiq has been accused of using antisemitic and homophobic language during his playing career and bullying and 'fat-shaming' children while coaching at Barnsley Cricket Club

The Independent UK

Azeem Rafiq and family forced to move home due to abuse after Yorkshire racism scandal

The former Yorkshire all-rounder confirmed reports and admitted it was the ‘sad reality of speaking out’

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