Former England captain Michael Vaughan has categorically denied an accusation of racism made against him by his former Yorkshire teammate Azeem Rafiq; This article contains comments that may be annoying to some readers.
Adil Rashid played alongside Michael Vaughan and Azeem Rafiq in Yorkshire
Adil Rashid has corroborated an accusation of racism against former England captain Michael Vaughan made by his former Yorkshire teammate Azeem Rafiq.
Rafiq made accusations of institutional racism against Yorkshire, for whom he and Rashid played alongside former captain Vaughan.
Rafiq claimed that Vaughan told a group of Asian players on the team that there were “a lot of you, we have to do something about it” before a game in 2009.
Vaughan has categorically denied Rafiq’s accusation. Vaughan has been removed from his BBC 5 live Show.
Rashid, who is a key member of England’s limited-limits squads and has been representing his country at the T20 World Cup, has now spoken out on the case, which has already led to the resignations of Yorkshire President Roger Hutton. , and CEO Mark Arthur.
Rashid said The cricketer. “I wanted to concentrate as much as possible on my cricket and avoid distractions to the detriment of the team, but I can confirm that Azeem Rafiq remembers Michael Vaughan’s comments to a group of Asian players.”
Sky Sports News has contacted Vaughan, Yorkshire and the England and Wales Cricket Board for further comment.
“Racism is a cancer in all areas of life, and unfortunately also in professional sports, and it is something that, of course, must be eradicated.
“I wanted to concentrate as much as possible on my cricket and avoid distractions to the detriment of the team, but I can confirm that Azeem Rafiq remembers Michael Vaughan’s comments to a group of Asian players.
“I am encouraged by the fact that a parliamentary committee seems to be trying to improve the situation, either by holding people accountable or by bringing about change at the institutional level.
“These can only be positive developments. Of course, I will be more than happy to support any official endeavors when the time is right. For now, however, these matters are intensely personal in nature and I will not comment on them further. I ask that you respect my privacy and allow me to focus on my cricket.
“I want to thank the ECB, the fans and especially my teammates for all their support. We did not get the result we wanted in this World Cup, but I hope that the unity of our dressing room and the leadership of our captain will propel us forward to achieve what we deserve in the future. “
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