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In February Yorkshire accepted four amended charges related to allegations of racism and bullying made by former player Azeem Rafiq. Graves said no racism allegations were raised to him when he was chairman between 2012 and 2015. The ECB said it was "disappointed" with his comments. "We must never again hear the accounts like Azeem Rafiq's, where racist slurs are used as part of normalised language," an ECB statement read. "These events, along with many issues experienced by Azeem and others during their time at Yorkshire, have been upheld more than once, including during proceedings overseen by the Cricket Discipline Committee (CDC). "We vehemently disagree that this is 'just banter' and believe any debate in regard should stop immediately." Former spinner Rafiq first made claims of historical racism at Headingley in August 2020, later calling English cricket "institutionally racist". Six ex-Yorkshire players found to have used racist language were sanctioned with fines and bans by the CDC last month. Former England captain Michael Vaughan was cleared "on the balance of probabilities" by the panel of using racist language towards Rafiq. • Racism claims against Vaughan found 'not proved' • Rafiq 'vindicated' and Vaughan tears at verdict The sanctions resulting from Yorkshire's four charges will be discussed at a hearing on 27 June. Potential sanctions include an unlimited fine, points deductions and suspension from ECB competitions. In an interview with Sky Sports News ext...

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