New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hopes there will be “healing” at his former team Yorkshire on the eve of a third Test against England that was almost moved from the county’s Headingley headquarters because of a racism row. Pakistan-born former off-spinner Azeem Rafiq first raised allegations of racism and bullying in September 2020, related to his two spells at Yorkshire. Rafiq gave evidence to a parliamentary committee last year, sparking mounting pressure on Yorkshire over their previous failure to take any disciplinary action. That eventually led to a mass clear-out of senior boardroom figures and coaching staff. The England and Wales Cricket Board also threatened to withdraw lucrative internationals from Headingley unless changes were made. Reforms promoted by new chairman Kamlesh Patel staved off what could have been a financial disaster for Yorkshire. But the issue is far from concluded, with ECB disciplinary charges laid against the club and “a number of individuals”, whom officials have yet to name. Last month, former Yorkshire coach Andrew Gale won a claim for unfair dismissal, leaving the club facing the prospect of paying compensation. Williamson, who played for Yorkshire as an overseas signing from 2014 to 2018, was non-committal when asked if he had… Read full this story
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