22 Nov 2021

Azeem Rafiq speaks: cricket’s racism problem

Is this a watershed moment for English cricket? Or is there a deep-rooted racism in the gentleman’s game that’s too entrenched to eradicate? 

Last week, Azeem Rafiq gave a devastating account of the racism he faced at Yorkshire Cricket Club, and it’s turned the cricket world upside down.

Is this a watershed moment for English cricket? Or is there a deep-rooted racism in the gentleman’s game that’s too entrenched to eradicate?

In today’s episode, Rafiq sat down with our sports reporter Jordan Jarrett-Bryan to discuss his cricket career and what he hopes will change after his story.

And a warning, this episode contains some upsetting language and themes.

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