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ECB issues charges over Yorks racism allegations

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Vincent
Published date16 June 2022
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Rafiq said the process which led to the England and Wales Cricket Board announcing the issuing of charges yesterday had been 'gruelling' for him, two years on from his initial allegations of racism and harassment across two stints at the club

He called for the hearings to take place in public, but given the ECB's decision not to name those who have been charged that seems hugely unlikely.

"This has been another gruelling but unfortunately necessary process," the 31-year-old said in a statement.

"It has been a long two years since I went public about my experiences, but I hope this all means that no young player ever goes through such pain and alienation again.

"My preference would be for this hearing to take place publicly, but I am hopeful that we are at least nearing a point where there will be some sense of closure for my family and me."

The ECB elected not to name the individuals charged, and said the hearing to look...

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