Former Yorkshire captain won't engage with ECB racism hearing
Andrew Gale has accused the sport of turning its back on him, and says he's "stunned" by allegations
Last updated 29th Jun 2022
Former Yorkshire cricket captain Andrew Gale says he will not engage with the disciplinary process surrounding allegations of racism at the county.
The English and Wales Cricket Board announced last month that a "number of individuals" had been charged following claims made by former player Azeem Rafiq.
Gale was sacked by Yorkshire last year but earlier this month won an unfair dismissal claim against the club.
The ECB said when announcing the charges that the Cricket Discipline Committee would hear the cases in September and October. Gale has confirmed he has been charged with bringing the game into disrepute, but has indicated he will not engage with the process.
Gale said in a statement released to the PA news agency on Wednesday: "As a starting point let me say that I was very disappointed when Azeem's original allegations were first brought to my attention.
"For the avoidance of any doubt, I deny each and every allegation that Azeem raised with YCCC and then via the ECB suggesting that I have used racist language and bullied Azeem. I was originally stunned but I am now angry that he has raised such allegations against me."