Yorkshire suspend first-team coach Andrew Gale

A statement from the club said Gale is suspended "pending a disciplinary hearing following an historic tweet"

Author: Jaimielee RendallPublished 9th Nov 2021

Yorkshire have suspended first-team coach Andrew Gale "pending a disciplinary hearing following an historic tweet" while director of cricket Martyn Moxon is absent from work due to a "stress related illness".

A statement from the club read: "We can confirm that Andrew Gale, Yorkshire first XI coach, is currently suspended pending a disciplinary hearing following an historic tweet.

"The club will make a further statement once this process has been completed."

Meanwhile Moxon, who has faced calls to resign from former chairman Roger Hutton in addition to numerous others, is currently absent from Headingley.

"Director of cricket Martyn Moxon is, as of today (9 November), absent from work due to a stress related illness. He will be given the necessary support," a club statement added.

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