The left-handed batsman and England international requested the release following a challenging period on the sidelines, including the challenges he has faced to his mental health. The Club has supported the player extensively during this period
Yorkshire [UK], February 3 (ANI): Yorkshire have promised to ban the perpetrators for a lifetime if anyone found to have made threats against Azeem Rafiq or his family and legal team.
Yorkshire [UK], September 27 (ANI): The chairman of the Yorkshire South Premier League Roger Pugh has resigned from his position less than a month after criticising Azeem Rafiq in a blog.
Yorkshire [UK], September 9 (ANI): Yorkshire County Cricket Club's Board has appointed a sub-committee to investigate the allegations of racism made by former England U-19 spinner Azeem Rafiq referring to his time with the side.