Tearful Azeem Rafiq tells MPs of ‘pain’ at ‘constant use of word P***’ - as it happened

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Azeem Rafiq gave evidence to MPs following Yorkshire cricket racism allegations (AFP)

Azeem Rafiq opened his account of experiencing constant racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club by telling a DCMS committee that he was regularly referred to as a “P***” and detailing several specific instances where he had suffered indignity and “humiliation” at the hands of those at the club.

Yorkshire has been widely criticised over the racism scandal, which saw chairman Roger Hutton resign earlier in November and several directors later follow suit.

Rafiq told the DCMS he was treated in an “inhuman” manner following the stillbirth of his son. He also recounted an instance of wine forced down his throat by a Yorkshire player when he was only 15-years-old even though he was Muslim.

Tom Harrison, chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and its chair Barry O’Brien are currently appearing before the committee as they answer questions surrounding their part in the scandal.

Key Points

• Rafiq gave evidence to MPs in Yorkshire racism allegations
• Ex chairman Roger Hutton to give evidence later today
• Rafiq claims wine poured down his throat aged 15 by a Yorkshire player

[16 November 2021 14:50 · Matt Mathers]

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We’re wrapping up our coverage of the DCMS committee looking into racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

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