Former Yorkshire player Azim Rafique on Tuesday called Joe Root “a good man” but expressed his dismay at the England Test captain for what he described as “institutional racism”. Rafiq detailed his experiences of racism and discrimination at the club as he addressed the UK Members of Parliament at the Committee on Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
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He questioned the England cricket establishment where people tend to forget the out-and-out racism. Root recently said the racism scandal in his county of Yorkshire has “disrupted our sport and ripped lives apart”.
Rafiq said during the hearing, “Rutie is a nice guy. She never used racist language. I found it hurtful because Ruthie was Gary Balance’s housewife. Maybe she didn’t remember it, but it just shows the institution.” that a good man like him cannot remember those things.”
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The England international admitted earlier this month that he called Rafiq a ‘paki’ (referring to his Pakistani origin) during the pair’s time in Yorkshire, but said it was “in the spirit of a friendly joke”. ” it was done.
On Tuesday, Rafiq told MPs that the word ‘Paki’ was “frequently used” in two of his chants in Yorkshire and that no official stood up against racial harassment. Rafiq accused Yorkshire of institutional racism in September last year, prompting the club to launch an investigation into the allegations.
However, he has been criticized for his handling of the issue. A report found that Rafiq was the victim of “racial harassment and bullying”, but the club declined to take action against anyone. Toilet’, ‘Elephant Washers’. The word ‘Paki’ was used continuously. And it seemed that the organization has the approval of the leaders and no one has stamped it,” Rafiq told DCMS.
England leg-spinner Adil Rashid has backed his Yorkshire teammate Rafiq’s allegation of racism against Michael Vaughan, saying he can confirm that the former captain’s remarks were directed at a group of Asian players.
Rafiq claimed that Vaughan told a group of Asian players on the team that “there are too many of you guys, we need to do something about it” before a match in 2009.
When asked about Vaughn, Rafiq said, “It’s important to Michael that we don’t make everything about Michael. That was a long time ago. He might not remember it because it means nothing to him.” does not make sense.”
However, Vaughan denied the allegations.
“If we make a change in cricket, we bring a change in the society,” Rafeez said.
Asked to compare his treatment in Yorkshire to his daily life, Rafiq said: “My daily life has been cricket for as long as I know. It’s hard to compare.”
“Cricket is worse than society. If we make a change in cricket, we bring a change in the society. Everyone is responsible for the society we live in.
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