The board of Yorkshire County Cricket Club has recommended a financial deal that could lead to former chairman Colin Graves taking control again, despite his past involvement during a racism scandal. Graves has apologized for past discrimination and language used to downplay racism. He has been asked to give evidence to a select committee about his commitment to combat racism. The club's CEO defended the decision, citing a dire financial situation, while former player Azeem Rafiq expressed concern about Graves' return leading to racist abuse. Graves' return is controversial given his past involvement in the racism scandal.
“It’s been a perfect storm” Yorkshire Cricket chief exec Stephen Vaughan tells me why its board approved a controversial takeover by ex chairman Colin Graves - who has apologised to those who experienced racism at Yorkshire https://t.co/ClYxQmTlbi https://t.co/r2WcM0Doon
Yorkshire cricket CEO defends decision to approve controversial Colin Graves takeover of club amid “dire financial situation”, but former player Azeem Rafiq says ex chairman’s return has led to racist abuse. My @BBCNews report ⬇️ 🎥 @davidcheeseman https://t.co/ClYxQmTlbi https://t.co/YdHXv5bl8I
Colin Graves has issued a "personal and unreserved" apology to all victims of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club, after it was confirmed that his return to the board will be ratified on February 2 https://t.co/cUv04PMreU
Colin Graves has apologised "personally and unreservedly" to those who experienced racism at Yorkshire. https://t.co/DQuRw5epO9
It took 7 months for Colin Graves to apologise for dismissing racism and Yorkshire now sees him as the club's saviour. Analysis on doubts in cricket that England's most successful club is ready to move on from its toxic past https://t.co/75l5LhskCF
NEW | “The deal we have now is the right one to take the club forward” Yorkshire CCC chief exec Stephen Vaughan tells me why the board approved a controversial takeover by ex chairman Colin Graves, despite a backlash ⬇️ https://t.co/8u8Gi3Ni93 https://t.co/VL1iKKu94f
Colin Graves apologises 'personally and unreservedly' for racism at Yorkshire as he nears controversial return https://t.co/Dgb5fZKOT8
Yorkshire County Cricket's former chairman Colin Graves has apologised to racism victims, admitting he should not have dismissed concerns as "banter". Sky's @RobHarris has everything you need to know, including Mr. Graves potential return. https://t.co/eyPMU2SBJJ 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/x2YWarPtY1
Colin Graves apologises for racism at Yorkshire after takeover approved https://t.co/5y7WZ4bXSM
Colin Graves apologises to racism victims as he steps closer to Yorkshire cricket return https://t.co/dUMqu6aqgH
Colin Graves apologises to racism victims - and appears set for Yorkshire return https://t.co/Sq6Q4m3SRn
I am very interested in this. Rachael how do you know he’s paying the wages? Shouldn’t members be appraised much more fully of what is going on financially at Yorkshire? The email to members mentions nothing you have tweeted! https://t.co/cHMnaBmwAR
Graves' impending return to Yorkshire is controversial, given that he was at the helm for some of the period that came under scrutiny during Azeem Rafiq's testimony about racism at the club https://t.co/DnpgHg8q43
Colin Graves apologises 'personally and unreservedly' for Yorkshire racism scandal as ex chair looks set to return to power at the club. https://t.co/8u8Gi3Ni93 https://t.co/SxeoeUUyaC
NEW | Statement by ex Yorkshire CCC chair Colin Graves after board approved his takeover offer for club Says: “I apologise…to anyone who experienced any form of racism at Yorkshire… “I profoundly regret some of the language I used when asked about the events that took place” https://t.co/eKMrvELgqE
Yorkshire County Cricket Club's board has agreed to recommend its members approve a financial deal that could lead to former chairman Colin Graves taking control again Read more🔗 https://t.co/rSV88Pj3uy
Colin Graves has been asked to give evidence to CMS select committee about commitment to taking action against racism when he takes over again at Yorkshire.
Colin Graves will issue an apology for past discrimination at Yorkshire and admit he should not have compared racism to banter when his takeover of the club is put to members https://t.co/1SRgzTpEbK
Yorkshire: County side's board approves takeover by Colin Graves-led consortium https://t.co/Vtr4EfJrdg
Ex-chair may return to Yorkshire cricket club as board recommend deal after racism row Read more🔗 https://t.co/7UdwfcX3bt