The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reprimanded five former and current cricketers on Monday (October 10) over their old social media posts. The historical posts on social media by Jack Brooks, Andrew Gale, Azeem Rafiq and women's team star Danielle Wyatt and Evelyn Jones were found to be prejudicial in nature by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) of the ECB.

The five cricketers had been charged earlier this year for breaching the ECB Directve 3.3 which mentions no such actions should be taken that "may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the game of cricket or any cricketer or group of cricketers into disrepute".

Jones and Wyatt also admitted to breaching the ECB Directive 3.4 which urges all cricketers to abide by the anti-discrimination code. The five players will face no further action as Chris Tickle, the CDC Adjucator decided that a reprimand will be enough in all five cases.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/made-a-mistake-carles-puyol-apologises-for-his-clumsy-joke-on-iker-casillas-i-am-gay-tweet-524054">'Made a mistake': Carles Puyol apologises for his 'clumsy joke' on Iker Casillas' 'I am gay' tweet</a>

Rafiq, who was under the spotlight last year and earlier this year after his accusations of institutional racism in the Yorkshire cricket club, was reprimanded for anti-semitic posts on Facebook. Former Yorkshire coach Gale was sanctioned for his offensive old posts on Twitter.

Rafiq, who had earlier spoken against facing racism in England cricket, said he was "ashamed and embarrassed" for his own ant-Semic comments during a social media exchange with his former England U-19 teammate Ateeq Javed in 2011. The duo had referred to a third unknown teammate as a 'Jew' for failing to pay his bill.

Reacting to the Cricket Discipline Commission's decision to reprimand him, Rafiq said the punishment is 'deserved' and that he will fully accept the panel's judgement. He also stated that he wishes to repeat his apology to the Jewish community.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nepal-cricketer-sandeep-lamichhane-sent-to-7-day-police-remand-over-rape-allegations-524139">Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane sent to 7-day police remand over rape allegations</a>

Meanwhile, former Somerset all-rounder Brooks was reprimanded for a post on Twitter which included racist language directed towards current England pacer Tymal Mills. England cricket was rocked by racism claims last year and the board has since taken a strict stand against any incidents relating to discrimination and has been reprimanding the players for their previous actions.

&nbsp;

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reprimanded five former and current cricketers on Monday (October 10) over their old social media posts. The historical posts on social media by Jack Brooks, Andrew Gale, Azeem Rafiq and women's team star Danielle Wyatt and Evelyn Jones were found to be prejudicial in nature by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) of the ECB.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) reprimanded five former and current cricketers on Monday (October 10) over their old social media posts. The historical posts on social media by Jack Brooks, Andrew Gale, Azeem Rafiq and women's team star Danielle Wyatt and Evelyn Jones were found to be prejudicial in nature by the Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) of the ECB. The five cricketers had been charged earlier this year for breaching the ECB Directve 3.3 which mentions no such actions should be taken that "may be prejudicial to the interests of cricket or which may bring the game of cricket or any cricketer or group of cricketers into disrepute". Jones and Wyatt also admitted to breaching the ECB Directive 3.4 which urges all cricketers to abide by the anti-discrimination code. The five players will face no further action as Chris Tickle, the CDC Adjucator decided that a reprimand will be enough in all five cases. Also Read: 'Made a mistake': Carles Puyol apologises for his 'clumsy joke' on Iker Casillas' 'I am gay' tweet Rafiq, who was under the spotlight last year and earlier this year after his accusations of institutional racism in the Yorkshire cricket club, was reprimanded for anti-semitic posts on Facebook. Former Yorkshire coach Gale was sanctioned for his offensive old posts on Twitter. Rafiq, who had earlier spoken against facing racism in England cricket, said he was "ashamed and embarrassed" for his own ant-Semic comments during a social media exchange with his former England U-19 teammate Ateeq Javed in 2011. The duo had referred to a third unknown teammate as a 'Jew' for failing to pay his bill. Reacting to the Cricket Discipline Commission's decision to reprimand him, Rafiq said the punishment is 'deserved' and that he will fully accept the panel's judgement. He also stated that he wishes to repeat his apology to the Jewish community. Also Read: Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane sent to 7-day police remand over rape allegations Meanwhile, former Somerset all-rounder Brooks was reprimanded for a post on Twitter which included racist language directed towards current England pacer Tymal Mills. England cricket was rocked by racism claims last year and the board has since taken a strict stand against any incidents relating to discrimination and has been reprimanding the players for their previous actions.

Azeem Rafiq, Danielle Wyatt among five cricketers reprimanded by ECB for historic social media posts

All members of Yorkshire's coaching team have left, including director of cricket Martyn Moxon and coach Andrew Gale, the club said on Friday as it vowed to regain trust and rebuild after being rocked by allegations of institutional racism.

First team coach and former captain Gale was suspended last month as part of a probe into an alleged anti-Semitic tweet he sent in 2010 while Moxon had been absent from work due to a "stress-related illness".

The departures follow allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq, who is of Pakistani descent and is a former captain of the England Under-19s.

Rafiq said he had received racist abuse and was made to feel like an outsider at Yorkshire and that he had even contemplated suicide.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/yorkshire-racism-row-bbc-in-regular-contact-with-michael-vaughan-expects-to-work-with-him-in-future-433267">Yorkshire racism row: BBC in 'regular contact' with Michael Vaughan, expects to work with him in future</a>

The scandal has shaken English sport, cost Yorkshire sponsors and the right to host England internationals, and embroiled some of the biggest names in English cricket.

Yorkshire, whose chief executive Mark Arthur resigned last month, said in a statement a new director of cricket will be appointed imminently and a new coaching team was being recruited.

The backroom medical team, provided by an outside clinic, had also left.

"Significant change is required at Yorkshire County Cricket Club and we are committed to taking whatever action is necessary to regain trust," said new chairman Kamlesh Patel.

IN PICS |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-michael-vaughan-to-alex-hales-list-of-high-profile-players-named-by-azeem-rafiq-in-yorkshire-racism-row-431070">From Michael Vaughan to Alex Hales: List of high-profile players named by Azeem Rafiq in Yorkshire racism row</a>

"The decisions announced today were difficult to make, but are in the best interests of the club. Without making important changes to how we are run, we cannot move on from the past to become a culture which is progressive and inclusive."

Patel said the club had a "huge rebuilding job to do" and was determined to learn from the mistakes made.

"We want to make Yorkshire County Cricket Club a place for everyone, from all backgrounds. To do this, we need to rebuild our culture and instil positive values in everyone associated with Yorkshire," he added.

All members of Yorkshire's coaching team have left, including director of cricket Martyn Moxon and coach Andrew Gale, the club said on Friday as it vowed to regain trust and rebuild after being rocked by allegations of institutional racism.

All members of Yorkshire's coaching team have left, including director of cricket Martyn Moxon and coach Andrew Gale, the club said on Friday as it vowed to regain trust and rebuild after being rocked by allegations of institutional racism. First team coach and former captain Gale was suspended last month as part of a probe into an alleged anti-Semitic tweet he sent in 2010 while Moxon had been absent from work due to a "stress-related illness". The departures follow allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq, who is of Pakistani descent and is a former captain of the England Under-19s. Rafiq said he had received racist abuse and was made to feel like an outsider at Yorkshire and that he had even contemplated suicide. ALSO READ: Yorkshire racism row: BBC in 'regular contact' with Michael Vaughan, expects to work with him in future The scandal has shaken English sport, cost Yorkshire sponsors and the right to host England internationals, and embroiled some of the biggest names in English cricket. Yorkshire, whose chief executive Mark Arthur resigned last month, said in a statement a new director of cricket will be appointed imminently and a new coaching team was being recruited. The backroom medical team, provided by an outside clinic, had also left. "Significant change is required at Yorkshire County Cricket Club and we are committed to taking whatever action is necessary to regain trust," said new chairman Kamlesh Patel. IN PICS | From Michael Vaughan to Alex Hales: List of high-profile players named by Azeem Rafiq in Yorkshire racism row "The decisions announced today were difficult to make, but are in the best interests of the club. Without making important changes to how we are run, we cannot move on from the past to become a culture which is progressive and inclusive." Patel said the club had a "huge rebuilding job to do" and was determined to learn from the mistakes made. "We want to make Yorkshire County Cricket Club a place for everyone, from all backgrounds. To do this, we need to rebuild our culture and instil positive values in everyone associated with Yorkshire," he added.

Yorkshire say all members of coaching team have left the club after Azeem Rafiq's allegations

andrew-gale

Andrew Gale, News on Andrew Gale, stories on Andrew Gale, articles on Andrew Gale, Andrew Gale stories at Wion, Andrew Gale news, Andrew Gale latest news

andrew gale

Azeem Rafiq, Danielle Wyatt among five cricketers reprimanded by ECB for historic social media posts

Yorkshire say all members of coaching team have left the club after Azeem Rafiq's allegations