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Sandrine @Sandrine - 8 months ago

Former Yorkshire academy player alleges racist abuse from team-mates

A former Yorkshire academy player has given BBC Sport a detailed account of experiencing alleged racism from team-mates at the club as a 14-year-old.

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Elvie @Elvie - 8 months ago

‘It is so normalised’: community in Yorkshire on cricket racism scandal

Cricket-loving south Asian residents express little surprise but much resigned anger towards a club they see as unwelcomingThe Azeem Rafiq revelations have not come as a great surprise to Yorkshire men and women of south Asian backgrounds, many of whom interv…

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Nelson @Nelson - 8 months ago

Yorkshire racism scandal as relevant to England squad as on-field feats - Morgan

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club racism scandal is "as serious and as relevant" to England's squad as any of their feats on the field, says captain Eoin Morgan.

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Maida @Maida - 8 months ago

'Now is your time to be heard' - Holding tells cricket discrimination victims to come forward

West Indies great Michael Holding urges individuals to 'share your story' of discrimination within cricket to a wide-ranging inquiry.

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Abbie @Abbie - 8 months ago

Yorkshire cricket's race row exposes a sport that's gone backwards | Mihir Bose

The abuse faced by Azeem Rafiq took place in a game that is getting whiter, and more out of touch with modern BritainThe racism that cricketer Azeem Rafiq suffered while playing for Yorkshire goes beyond the county to the very heart of the English game. It re…

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Devin @Devin - 8 months ago

Morgan wants England to tackle racism 'head on' - Reuters

England's limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan wants the cricket board to tackle the Yorkshire racism row "head on", insisting there was no place for any kind of discrimination against any player.

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Rowan @Rowan - 8 months ago

Yorkshire CCC needs to be ‘dragged into 2021’, says Mark Ramprakash

Former England batsman criticises club’s ‘disappointing’ reaction to racism allegations and calls for action to promote diversityThe former England batsman Mark Ramprakash has called for Yorkshire County Cricket Club to be “dragged into 2021” after what he sa…

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Ariel @Ariel - 8 months ago

Former skipper Dravid appointed Indian men's cricket team head coach - Reuters

Former India captain Rahul Dravid has been appointed the head coach of the men's national team to succeed Ravi Shastri, the country's cricket board (BCCI) said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Alexandro @Alexandro - 8 months ago

Australian Hall of Fame all-rounder Davidson dies aged 92 - Reuters

Alan Davidson, the first player to score 100 runs and take 10 wickets in a single test match, has died at the age of 92, Cricket Australia announced on Saturday.

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Emmie @Emmie - 8 months ago

T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars

As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media.

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Alexie @Alexie - 8 months ago

Indian police arrest seven for ‘celebrating’ Pakistan cricket win

Young Muslims face charges including ‘promoting enmity’ after match at T20 World Cup in DubaiIndian police have arrested seven Muslim youths for allegedly celebrating Pakistan’s victory over India in a cricket match on Sunday.Uttar Pradesh’s chief minister Yo…

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Gregoria @Gregoria - 8 months ago

De Kock misses T20 World Cup game as South Africa players told to take knee

De Kock ‘made himself unavailable for personal reasons’Cricket South Africa issued team directive earlier on TuesdayQuinton de Kock did not take part in South Africa’s Twenty20 World Cup match against West Indies, after the team wer…

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Minnie @Minnie - 8 months ago

Taliban officials celebrate cricket win but Kabul streets subdued - Reuters

Taliban officials took to social media on Monday to congratulate the Afghan national cricket team for winning a match in the Twenty20 World Cup, but there was a muted response on the streets of Kabul where such wins were celebrated enthusiastically in the pas…

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Emmie @Emmie - 8 months ago

Stokes added to England's Ashes squad - Reuters

All-rounder Ben Stokes has been added to England's squad for the Ashes tour of Australia, England's cricket board said on Monday.

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Marlon @Marlon - 8 months ago

T20 World Cup: Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim famous win

Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup in Dubai.

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Rex @Rex - 8 months ago

Afghanistan hope World Cup success can bring joy back home - Reuters

Afghanistan's Twenty20 World Cup preparation has been far from ideal in the aftermath of the country's Taliban takeover in August but captain Mohammad Nabi hopes his team's performance can bring about some joy back home.

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Giles @Giles - 8 months ago

Oman almost had to wave 'Goodbye' to World Cup due to deadly storm - Reuters

The chairman of Oman's cricket board told Reuters he would have had to wave "Goodbye" to the Twenty20 World Cup had a deadly storm that ripped through the Gulf state on Sunday taken a slightly different path.

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Liliane @Liliane - 8 months ago

The Guardian view of cricketing minnows: no time to argue the toss | Editorial

Cricket’s Twenty20 World Cup shows why sport should encourage upcoming nations, not deny them promotionCricket’s Twenty20 World Cup gets into full swing on Saturday when Australia play South Africa in Abu Dhabi and England face reigning champions West Indies …

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Raoul @Raoul - 8 months ago

England v India: Postponed fifth Test to be held at Edgbaston in July 2022

The postponed Emirates Old Trafford Test between England and India this summer will now be played at Edgbaston in July 2022.

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Madalyn @Madalyn - 8 months ago

Clare Connor: ‘There were lots of sexist jokes … that isn’t without damage’

MCC’s first female president on putting up with sexism, why Lord’s belongs to all and diamond pendant protocolClare Connor has been in cricket ever since she was a little kid on the boundary, watching her dad play at Preston Nomads CC near Devil’s Dyke on the…

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Gregoria @Gregoria - 8 months ago

England tour of West Indies confirmed for next January and March

England will face West Indies in five Twenty20s and three Tests in the Caribbean in January and March next year.

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Allene @Allene - 8 months ago

Afghanistan seek members' support ahead of crucial ICC meeting - Reuters

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has requested the support of other full members of the International Cricket Council ahead of next month's crucial meeting where the game's future in the South Asian country is likely to be decided.

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Emmie @Emmie - 9 months ago

Papua New Guinea's leap of faith lands World Cup debut - Reuters

Faith has played an important role in the development of cricket in Papua New Guinea and on Sunday it will be repaid when the 'Barramundis' make their Twenty20 World Cup debut against Oman in Al Amerat.

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Erik @Erik - 9 months ago

England players relatively relaxed about Ashes in Australia, says Woakes

England men's cricketers are "relatively relaxed" about travelling to Australia for the Ashes in December, says all-rounder Chris Woakes.

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Roger @Roger - 9 months ago

Ashes to go ahead 'subject to conditions', says ECB

England men's Ashes series in Australia this winter will go ahead "subject to several critical conditions", says the England and Wales Cricket Board.

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