a year-long - independent investigation into azeem rafiq's claims was commissioned by yorkshire.ts that seven of 43 allegations were upheld. these include yorkshire failing to serve halal food to include yorkshire failing to serve halalfood to him on a match day, three separate incidents of racist language used by former players, a former coach regularly using racist language, jokes about religion making azeem rafiq feel comfortable about his faith and he was bullied about his faith and he was bullied about his faith and he was bullied about his weight and lack of fitness. yorkshire have today apologised to azeem rafiq and his family, clearly admitting that there is no question that azeem rafiq, during his first spell as a player at yorkshire, was the victim of racial harassment. today's statement, brookshire chairman roger hutton reiterates... —— yorkshire chairman. you would think that the work that the county and the sport and all sports have been... undertaking in recent years, certainly the momentum that we have now, that that question should not be asked now in 2021 of what

yorkshire cricket club has accepted there was "no question" that its bowler azeem rafiq was the victim club says it has offered a sincere, profound and unreserved apology to azeem rafiq and to his family. just two hours before play was due to begin in england's fifth test against india, the match was cancelled — after some of india's backroom staff tested positive for covid. the england and wales cricket board initially said india had forfeited the test, though the statement has since been amended. our sports correspondent joe wilson reports. old trafford, new world. a test match cancelled because of covid. those who paid to fill these seats will be refunded, but many had already made the journey. i've been working all night, so i've not slept a wink all night, to get here today. to be cancelled at the last minute, ifind shocking. i've come from london. yeah, we stayed here last night and we've booked a hotel last night, when we came. for tonight. and now we've had to try and cancel that. l so, it'sjust been - a complete nightmare. take a day off work, - and then, there's no game. who'

yorkshire cricket club have accepted there was "no question" that its bowler, azeem rafiq, was the victimr rafiq made around 40 allegations. danny savagejoins me now from outside yorkshire's gound in headingley. ground in headingley. yes until 1991 there was an unwritten rule here that you had to be born within the boundaries of county to play for them. that was dropped. but that reputation is in tatters, because rafiq said his experience of racism left him feeling suicidal. an investigation by the club has agreed there was no question he was subjected to racial harassment and bullying and the chairman has offered his unare served apologies, but he said there is no evidence to show that yorkshire cricket club is institutionally racist. but it is going to reach out to former asian players to try and rebuild trust. but a committee of mps said the club lacks genuine contrition and there are more questions raised about the club than have been answered by the report. thank you. england's fifth and final cricket test match against india at old trafford was called off this morning — just two hou

the former yorkshire cricketer azeem rafiq has taken to social media after an independent review upheldlub "institutionally racist." rafiq tweeted that he's "looking for the right platform" to name "names, dates and every inch of detail" of his racism and bullying allegations. he went on to say that he "needs and deserves closure," and it's clear that won't come because the game wants to stay as it is, and not welcome people from all walks of life. and sri lanka seamer lasith malinga, the most successful bowler andy murray, who won the us open, said it is important to build on achievement. taste said it is important to build on achievement.— said it is important to build on achievement. we knew she was extremely _ achievement. we knew she was extremely good. _ achievement. we knew she was extremely good. she _ achievement. we knew she was extremely good. she hadn't - achievement. we knew she was - extremely good. she hadn't competed much for— extremely good. she hadn't competed much for the last 18 months or so with school— much for the last 18 months or so with school and coronavirus.

former yorkshire cricketer azeem rafiq has said he'll name names and give details of his racism and bullying review of the club found there was insufficient evidence that yorkshire was "institutionally racist." rafiq tweeted that he's "looking for the right platform to name names, dates and every inch of detail" of his racism and bullying allegations. he went on to say that he "needs and deserves closure, and it's clear that won't come because the game wants to stay as it is and not welcome people from all walks of life." the independent review upheld seven of his 43 allegations of racism and bullying while he played at the club. andy murray has urged british tennis officials to capitalise on emma raducanu's us open victory by bringing more and more children into the sport. murray feels raducanu's win provides a "huge opportunity" for the sport in this country. raducanu is continuing to enjoy the limelight in new york, attending the met gala last night. her extraordinary victory over the weekend was watched by millions around the world — including murray, who praised her performance and said

yorkshire cricket club have accepted there was "no question" that its bowler, azeem rafiq, was the victimtigation was launched last year after rafiq made more than a0 allegations which he said had left him feeling suicidal. england's fifth and final test match against india at old trafford was called off this morning — just two hours before it had been due to start. a number of india's back room staff have tested positive for covid—19, leaving the tourists unable to field a team because of concerns about further cases spreading through their squad. but questions have been raised about whether the decision was linked to the resumption of the lucrative indian premier league. here's our sports correspondent, joe wilson. 0ld trafford's cancellation was announced too late for many who'd arrived to fill these seats. a refund is only partial compensation. i've been working all night, so i've not slept a wink all night, to get here today to be cancelled at the last minute i find shocking. we've come from london. yeah, we stayed here last night and we've booked a hotel last night when we came. for

yorkshire country cricket club have accepted that there was �*no question�* that their former player azeem rafiq during his time at the club and have apologised to him and his family. they have published the findings today of a year—long investigation after raffiq made in excess of a0 allegations against the club of racist incidents and bullying across his two spells with county. seven were upheld. the report also found that the club failed to follow up on the allegations and that on a number of occasions prior to 2018 the club could have done more to make muslims feel more welcome within their stadiums, rafiq has responded with his own statement, disputing the reports�* further finding that the club was not institutionally racist and he has called the whole process atrocious. crazy, cool and mind—blowing. . . how else would you expect a teenager to react after reaching their first grand slam final. emma raducanu's dream run at the us open has taken her all the way to saturday night's final where she'll face another teenager in leylah fernandez. 1999 was the last time that we had an all teenage

the former yorkshire cricketer azeem rafiq has taken to social media after an independent review upheldg allegations. he went on to say that he "needs and deserves closure," and it's clear that won't come because the game wants to stay as it is, and not welcome people from all walks of life. andy murray has urged british tennis to capitalise on emma raducanu's us open victory by bringing more children into the sport. andy murray, who won the us open in 2021, said it is important to build on achievement. we knew she was extremely good. she hadn't competed much for the last 18 months or so with school and coronavirus. but i think at wimbledon, everyone got a bit of a glimpse as to how good she could be. yeah, it is great what she did, and a huge opportunity for british tennis. certainly will be. and that is all the sport from us for now. welcome to newsday. reporting live from singapore, i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines... scared and in hiding, we talk to some of the afghan women who still don't know whether they'll be able to return to work under the taliban. we are in here, under dan

cricketer azeem rafiq was the "victim of racial harassment and bullying," according to the findings releasedght for the "teen queen", describing her semifinal victory as an incredible achievement. former british number one, laura robson said the teenager's performance was unbelievable — calling her an "absolute star". the former three—time us open champion, kim clijsters, tweeted her congratulations, saying emma raducanu's performance was amazing. and following her victory, emma tweeted, "pure happiness under the lights in new york." and shortly after her win, emma raducanu spoke to the media. honestly, ijust can't believe it. a shock. crazy. all of the above. but, yeah, it means a lot to be here in this situation. i wanted, obviously, to be playing in grand slams but i didn't know how soon that would be and to be in a grand slam final at this stage of my career, i have no words, but ijust want to thank everyone who has supported me in thisjourney. honestly, i think i played some of my best tennis today, especially here in new york. i knew that i was going to have to be super aggressive and

the former yorkshire cricketer azeem rafiq has taken to social media after an independent review upheldufficient evidence to deem the club "institutionally racist." rafiq tweeted. .. he went on to say that he �*needs and deserves closure, and it's clear that won't come because the game wants to stay as it is, and not welcome people from all walks of life. british sprinter cj ujah's b sample from the tokyo olympics has tested positive, confirming the orginal result. he was part of the men's 4x100 metre relay team which won silver at the olympics but returned a positive sample for a banned substance on the day of the race. the case has been referred to the court of arbitration for sport and if proven the british quartet will all lose their medals. that's all the sport for now. just a quick update for you, clydesdale 0—0 against chelsea and saints peter you can get more from that from our website. we will be back with more a little bit later on. gavin, thank you for that. job vacancies have hit a record high as the economic recovery continues, according to official figures. the number of v

the former yorkshire cricketer azeem rafiq has taken to social media after an independent review upheldpeople from all walks of life." and sri lanka seamer lasith malinga, the most successful bowler in twenty20 international history, has announced his retirement. the 38—year—old, a world twenty20 winner in 2014, took a record 107 t20 international wickets. he played only t20 internationals, having retired from tests in 2011, one day internationals in 2019 and franchise cricket this year. we'll have more for you in sportsday at 6.30pm. next up, it is your questions answered... we are talking all things covid and vaccines, boosterjabs and children from 12 to 15 getting a covid vaccine as well. with me is our health correspondent anna collinson. i'm alsojoined by our family and education correspondent, sean coughlan. welcome to both of you. we start with those queries about 12 to 15—year—olds getting a jab. i will start with you, sean, jonathan and harrogate says, wouldn't it be easier to say that we just give jabs to all secondary school children rather than set it specifically by age? at