Analysis: The
Cricket club concluded the P-word could be delivered in a friendly spirit, yet censored it in its own report
The conclusion by Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) that the use of a racial slur against one of its players by another was just “friendly banter” has shocked many people. But for some, it has also inspired a grim sense of deja vu.
Azeem Rafiq’s allegation of
racism at Yorkshire was first raised more than three years ago, but it has shot up the political agenda this week after a report on Monday by ESPNcricinfo revealed more details about the club’s investigation into the issue.