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ECB Lifts International Match Ban On Yorkshire Imposed After Racism Scandal

By AFP News February 11, 2022 • 20:24 PM View: 268

England cricket chiefs on Friday lifted a ban on staging international matches imposed on Yorkshire after a racism scandal that rocked the game.

The England and Wales Cricket Board stripped Yorkshire of hosting privileges last year over their handling of racism and bullying complaints by former player Azeem Rafiq, which also led to an exit of sponsors from the county club.

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