Azeem Rafiq has invited the ECB to meet him to discuss acceptance in cricket after two of his former county team-mates were named among those supporting his allegations of institutional racism at Yorkshire. Azeem Rafiq has invited the ECB for talks over acceptance in cricket amid racism allegationsRana, whose two-year spell as an overseas player immediately preceded that of Best, referred to 'systematic taunting' and added: 'I agree with each and every statement of Azeem. 'Many Asian players were affected by their bad attitude including me and Azeem.' Another witness, Taj Butt - employed by the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation between 2014-17 - said 'every person of colour' was routinely called 'Steve', including India Test batsman Cheteshwar Pujara. 'I will be seeking an urgent meeting with the ECB to discuss how we can instil cultural and racial acceptance through all age groups.

Source: Daily Mail December 04, 2020 22:42 UTC