Alleged racism at Yorkshire CCC probably unlawful, watchdog finds

EHRC says it will closely monitor action plan agreed by club’s new management and England and Wales Cricket Board

Britain’s equality watchdog has said that racism alleged to have taken place at Yorkshire County Cricket Club was probably unlawful and threatened legal action if appropriate steps are not taken by the club to address discrimination.

The club has faced widespread condemnation after its former player Azeem Rafiq alleged it was institutionally racist, detailing years of “inhuman” treatment and abuse he suffered in his two spells there, including players of Pakistani heritage being called the P-word.

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