Yorkshire fined and handed points deductions over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal
Yorkshire have been hit with points deductions in two formats and fined GBP 400,000 over the racism scandal linked to their former player Azeem Rafiq.
A Cricket Discipline Commission panel said GBP 300,000 of the fine imposed had been suspended for a period of two years.
The club have also immediately been docked 48 points from their County Championship total, and a further four from their tally in the T20 Blast.
The independent Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) has today published its sanctions decision in relation to Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Press release: https://t.co/WpiNPQm1cF
— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) July 28, 2023
Yorkshire, who had admitted four charges following the conclusion of an England and Wales Cricket Board investigation, released a statement confirming they accepted the sanctions.