Tag Archives: Yorkshire County Cricket Club

Colin Graves sorry for Yorkshire racism but Azeem Rafiq wants ‘more than words’

Colin Graves has apologized “personally and unreservedly” to those subjected to racism in Yorkshire after the club’s board controversially approved a loan offer paving the way for his return as chairman. But former spinner and tipster Azeem Rafiq, whose revelations are at the center of the scandal that has engulfed the club in recent years,… Read More »

Yorkshire reforms to watch as Colin Graves apologizes for “joking” remarks about racism

Colin Graves’ return to Yorkshire ‘risks undermining cricket’s progress on racism’ The England and Wales Cricket Board has warned it will closely monitor ongoing reforms in Yorkshire after returning proponent Colin Graves apologized “personally and unreservedly” to victims of racism. The “significant powers” that will ensure the club is “held to account” were outlined in… Read More »

Colin Graves apologizes for racism in Yorkshire as return approaches

Colin Graves has apologized “personally and unreservedly” to those subjected to racism in Yorkshire after the club’s board controversially approved a loan offer paving the way for his return as chairman. The debt-ridden region’s long-running search for new investment has brought them back to the man who served as chairman between 2012 and 2015 before… Read More »