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Club lets go 16 members of staff in wake of public outcry over handling of Azeem Rafiq racism inquiry
Yorkshire have announced the removal of Martyn Moxon and Andrew Gale from their positions as director of cricket and head coach respectively, as well as the entire coaching staff, following the public outcry over the club’s handling of allegations of institutional racism.
In all, 16 members of staff have been let go, including the backroom medical team.
Lord Patel of Bradford, Yorkshire’s chair, said that the changes were necessary in order to “move on from the past and become a culture which is progressive and inclusive”. A replacement director of cricket is expected to be announced “in the coming days”.
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Source: ESPN Crickinfo