The charges pertain to the case of Azeem Rafiq, who accused the club of institutional racism in September 2020 during an interview with ESPNCricinfo and confessed to feeling suicidal. The accused, who have not been named, could face a ban or fine from the ECB.
In a statement, England’s apex cricket body said:
Since Rafiq’s allegations came to light, 16 members of the staff have left the club, prompting a revamp of its senior leadership officials. Yorkshire have also faced charges for flouting anti-racism rules.
The ECB expects the hearings to take place in September or October and the case’s verdict is likely to get published following the decision.
“I welcome today’s announcement by the ECB and hope we can move to the hearing quickly” - Azeem Rafiq
Rafiq feels relieved by the board’s decision and hopes the hearing takes place quickly. The 31-year-old doesn’t want other young players to undergo such experiences and is hopeful that the hearing takes place publicly.
The BBC quoted Azeem Rafiq saying:
He added:
The former Yorkshire player also appeared at a hearing conducted by the DCMS committee, where he revealed the names of players and officials who took part in the racial discrimination. They included former England batter Gary Ballance.
The all-rounder, who has represented England in age-group cricket, has featured in 39 first-class and 35 List A matches. He has picked up 115 wickets and has scored 1125 runs.
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