Azeem Rafiq
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Tim Bresnan accused of racist remark towards Azeem Rafiq's sister
•It is more than two years since Rafiq alleged he was subjected to racist abuse while playing for English county team Yorkshire.
Yorkshire says documents pertaining to racism scandal have been 'irretrievably deleted'
•"It has been reported in a number of news outlets that, in relation to the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) inquiry, the Club has admitted a charge of deletion of data and documents," read a statement issued by Yorkshire.
'Spirit of cricket demands this': Andrew Strauss urges cricketers to 'soften' dressing room banter
•"The events over the last 18 months, whether they come from Yorkshire or elsewhere have shown we have a lot of work to do in this area, but the spirit of cricket demands this," Andrew Strauss said.
Azeem Rafiq fears public racism hearings will make things 'worse' for family
•Azeem Rafiq's racism allegations against Yorkshire eventually led to a mass clear-out of senior boardroom figures and coaching staff.
Azeem Rafiq reportedly considering moving abroad after spate of attacks following Yorkshire racism revelations
Firstcricket Staff •According to reports, Rafiq is likely to move out of the United Kingdom with his wife, children and parents after coming under attacks, both online as well as in person.
Azeem Rafiq reveals 'threats and attacks' since Yorkshire racism claims
•Azeem Rafiq claims his family have been subjected to "threats, attacks and intimidation" since the former Yorkshire spinner made allegations of racism against his old club.
Former Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale to snub ECB racism probe
•Former Yorkshire head coach Andrew Gale has revealed he will snub the England and Wales Cricket Board's disciplinary process after he was charged with bringing the game into disrepute over the Azeem Rafiq racism row.
Yorkshire chairman Kamlesh Patel targeted by abusive letters in Azeem Rafiq racism row
•On the day Test cricket returned to Yorkshire's Headingley headquarters, Patel also revealed the county would have gone bust but for England playing in Leeds again.
Headingley allowed to host international games again after Yorkshire approve host of reforms
•The results of the club's extraordinary general meeting on Thursday mean the third Test between England and New Zealand in June and July's one-day international against South Africa can now go ahead as scheduled.
Azeem Rafiq fears becoming ‘unemployable’ after opening up on racism at Yorkshire
•Rafiq, who had accused Yorkshire of failing to deal adequately with the abuse he suffered at the northern county, said he was worried his candour had come at a price.