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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Investigation announced after former player Azeem Rafiq was bullied, racially harassed Another Muslim cricketer alleges teammates discussed desecrating prayer mat<\/p>\n

LONDON: The British Equality and Human Rights Commission is set to investigate Yorkshire County Cricket Club over a growing racial row, which erupted after former player Azeem Rafiq was found to have been racially abused and bullied by teammates. The commission warned that it was \u201cdeeply concerned\u201d by the incidents, and that it had written to the club to request a copy of its internal investigation, which controversially concluded that the events amounted to \u201cfriendly banter\u201d between players. The England and Wales Cricket Board on Thursday suspended the club from hosting major matches, labeling its handling of the investigation as \u201cwholly unacceptable.\u201d Yorkshire are also investigating separate claims by another Muslim player who alleged that teammates discussed desecrating a prayer mat. EHRC CEO Marcial Boo said in a statement: \u201cAs Britain\u2019s equality regulator, we are deeply concerned about the incidents of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club. \u201cWe have written to ask for more information, including a full copy of their investigation report, to determine if there has been a breach of the law. We will take action if so.\u201d He added: \u201cAll employers have a duty to protect their employees from bullying and harassment.<\/p>\n

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