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Rafiq to lawmakers: Racism in English cricket is institutional

A report found the Pakistan-born player was a victim of racial harassment and bullying while Rafiq himself said he had been driven to thoughts of suicide over the way he was treated

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Azeem Rafiq. Pic/AFP

Azeem Rafiq. Pic/AFP

Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq fought back tears as he told British lawmakers on Tuesday that racism within English cricket was institutional, recalling the humiliating treatment he received at the club. 

A report found the Pakistan-born player was a victim of racial harassment and bullying while Rafiq himself said he had been driven to thoughts of suicide over the way he was treated. Although the English county apologised, they said they would take no disciplinary action against any staff. 

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