Yorkshire CCC and a "number of individuals" have been charged by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) following an investigation of racism in the county.
RACISM CLAIMS
ECB charge Yorkshire and 'individuals' following investigation into racism claims
"I welcome today's announcement by the ECB and hope we can move to the hearing quickly," Rafiq said © Getty
The ECB has decided not to reveal the names of those charged at this point in time. An independent panel of the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) will hear the cases in September or October, the ECB said.
"The ECB's investigation has been thorough and complex, with the allegations covering a significant period of time and a number of witnesses and other individuals coming forward to share their own experiences and allegations. The ECB is grateful to all those who have taken the time to speak with the investigating team," the board said in a release.
"The charges arise from alleged breaches of ECB Directive 3.3 (conduct which is improper or which may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the ECB, the game of cricket or any cricketer into disrepute) and the ECB Anti-Discrimination Code."
The ECB had earlier
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