Ex-Yorkshire players fined in cricket racism case

Headline: News24

The ECB’s Cricket Discipline Commission has published its sanctions against the six former Yorkshire players who were found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute by using racist language towards Azeem Rafiq, imposing fines ranging from £2,500 to £6,000 and adding a “strong recommendation” they should undertake anti-racism training courses at their own expense.
Guardian
Ex-England batter Gary Ballance admitted charges levied against him.
News24
In March, ex-England captain Michael Vaughan was cleared of using racist language towards Rafiq, but a CDC panel upheld charges against former Yorkshire players Tim Bresnan, John Blain, Matthew Hoggard, Andrew Gale and Richard Pyrah.
Reuters
The sending off, reportedly for the verbal abuse of linesman James Owens over a disputed lineball, prompted the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) to recommend a four-week suspension.
Irish Times

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