Yorkshire: Structural reforms authorized at EGM permitting membership to host England matches

Lord Patel

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Lord Patel was appointed Yorkshire chair in November after Roger Hutton resigned

Yorkshire chair Lord Patel hailed an “overwhelming vote for positive change” as structural reforms at the club were approved on Thursday.

The club’s right to stage England games was suspended over its handling of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal last year.

“We thank the members for their full and proper consideration,” said Patel.

“This support will help Yorkshire County Cricket Club to be an inclusive and welcoming place and gives us the clarity and certainty we need to keep building this great club.”

Former spinner Rafiq said on social media: “Relieved to see Lord Patel’s reforms backed today and that Yorkshire members chose a bright, inclusive future for my club.

“Big opportunity to show the world what can be achieved when you have strong leadership and good people.”

Patel, who was appointed in November, said in January that Yorkshire faced a “huge financial crisis” if the ban was not lifted and that…

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