Michael Vaughan breaks his silence amid racism allegations: I’m sorry for damage Azeem Rafiq has gone by means of

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan mentioned he’s “sorry” for the ache Azeem Rafiq has skilled amid his former Yorkshire team-mate’s allegations of racism. Yorkshire racism row: Michael Vaughan ‘sorry’ for damage Azeem Rafiq has gone by means of (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSI am sorry for damage Azeem Rafiq has gone by means of: Michael VaughanVaughan captained England in Tests between 2003 and 2008Vaughan mentioned he by no means made racist feedback whereas at YorkshireEx-England skipper Michael Vaughan mentioned that he’s “sorry” for the ache Azeem Rafiq has skilled amid his former Yorkshire team-mate’s allegations of racism. Vaughan had earlier denied the racism allegations.

Rafiq alleged that Vaughan instructed him and two different gamers of Asian origin that there have been “too many of you lot, we need to do something about it” earlier than a match in 2009. Vaughan has strongly denied the accusation.”I’m sorry for the hurt (Rafiq’s) gone through,” Vaughan mentioned in an interview with BBC Breakfast on Saturday.”Time I don’t think can ever be a healer in the situation that he’s gone through.”But hopefully, time could be a means of us ensuring that Yorkshire County Cricket Club by no means goes by means of this case once more and by no means places themselves ready of denial that they handled a participant so badly.He added: “It hurts deeply, hurts me that a player has gone through so much and be treated so badly at the club I love.”I’ve to take some duty for that as a result of I performed for Yorkshire County Cricket Club for 18 years and if in any means form or kind, I’m accountable for any of his damage, I apologise for that.”Vaughan continued to deny the claim and said he never made racist comments while at Yorkshire.Asked if he ever made any racist comments during his time at Yorkshire, he said: “No I did not. No.”The 47-year-old, who has been an analyst with the BBC since 2009, was dropped from Ashes protection by the broadcaster earlier this month after the allegations got here to gentle.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.