Yorkshire fined and handed points deductions over Azeem Rafiq racism scandal

Yorkshire have been hit with points deductions in two formats and fined £400,000 over the racism scandal linked to their former player Azeem Rafiq.

A Cricket Discipline Commission panel said £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.