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Yorkshire racism case: Gary Ballance apologises to Azeem Rafiq for racist language

Gary Ballance and Azeem Rafiq
Ballance, who joined Yorkshire in 2008, played with Rafiq during the latter’s two spells at the county

Ex-England batter Gary Ballance has apologised to Azeem Rafiq for using racist language against his former Yorkshire team-mate.

Details of racial abuse at Yorkshire first surfaced in September 2020 when Rafiq said discrimination left him feeling suicidal.

Two months later, Ballance expressed regret that he had used a racial slur.

After meeting Ballance in person, Rafiq said: “All I ever wanted was acceptance and apologies for what happened.”

More to follow.

Source: BBC

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