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Azeem Rafiq first detailed allegations of racism at Yorkshire in September 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) must “closely monitor” Yorkshire to prevent a “return to business as usual”, say MPs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It comes after the <\/span>re-election of chair Colin Graves<\/span><\/a>, whose first spell at Yorkshire was during the period for which the club was last year fined for failing to address the systemic use of discriminatory or racist language.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee said it was concerned the ECB’s commitment to tackling discrimination “may not translate into action”.<\/span><\/p>\n

In its Equity in Cricket report, released on Friday, the committee said: “We expect the ECB to closely monitor Yorkshire CCC to their work and ensure that there is no return to the ‘business as usual’ that allowed a culture of discrimination to take root and thrive at the club.<\/span><\/p>\n

“We urge the ECB and the cricket regulatory to pay particular attention to the future performance of Yorkshire CCC in relation to inequality.<\/span><\/p>\n

“The committee will take a close interest in their performance.”<\/span><\/p>\n

A report by the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) in 2023 <\/span>delivered its findings following a two-year investigation<\/span><\/a>, making 44 recommendations after uncovering “widespread” racism, sexism, classism and elitism in English and Welsh cricket.<\/span><\/p>\n

ECB chair Richard Thompson said last year’s ICEC report was a “wake-up call” and an opportunity to “reset cricket”.<\/span><\/p>\n

In response to Friday’s Culture, Media and Sport Committee report, Thompson said: “We welcome the ongoing support and scrutiny from DCMS following the publication of the ICEC Report. <\/span><\/p>\n

“We are keen to forge ahead and continue with the changes we have already been implementing in our ambition to become the most inclusive sport in England and Wales.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee has recommended the ECB publishes a progress report on the anniversary of the publication of the ICEC report, released on 27 June 2023, addressing each of the recommendations.<\/span><\/p>\n