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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq made serious allegations of "institutional racism" and bullying at the English club, sending shockwaves through the cricketing world.

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq made serious allegations of "institutional racism" and bullying at the English club, sending shockwaves through the cricketing world. The cricketer believed that his revelations will probably open the floodgates for other victims. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) promised to investigate the claims after Rafiq opened up about discrimination within the English game in a compelling testimony. He even told the British lawmakers on Tuesday (November 16) that he had lost his career to racism. In the latest fallout, Somerset seamer Jack Brooks, who dubbed Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara 'Steve' while they played for Yorkshire has apologised to the Indian star. Rafiq gave examples of some former teammates who had used racial slurs towards him, also talked about how fast bowler Jack Brooks had named Pujara 'Steve' because he struggled to pronounce the India star's forename. ALSO READ | Yorkshire racism row: Ex-England cricketer categorically denies 'racial connotation' in his dog's name Brooks in a statement issued on Thursday (November 18) said, "With reference to my naming in Azeem Rafiq's statement to MPs this week, the use of the name 'Steve' related to some people having difficult names to pronounce." "When this has occurred in the past in a dressing room environment, it has been commonplace to give nicknames, regardless of creed or race." "I admit to having used it in this context and now accept that it was disrespectful and wrong to do so. I have reached out and apologised to Cheteshwar for any offence that I have caused him or his family. At the time I didn't recognise this as racist behaviour, but I can now see that it was not acceptable," he added. ALSO READ | David Lloyd apologises for comments on Asian players after Azeem Rafiq testimony Brooks also apologised for using the word "n***o" in a conversation on Twitter in 2012 with England bowler Tymal Mills and Stewart Laudat, with whom he played minor counties cricket for Oxfordshire. "I acknowledge that the language used in two tweets I made in 2012 was unacceptable and I deeply regret using it," said Brooks. "It is my understanding that neither individual was offended at the time, but I accept that language is important and that a word I used may have caused offence to others," Brooks added. Watch this old video, When Pujara had talked about the same: Cheteshwar Pujara on being called 'Steve' by Yorkshire s teammates, as revealed by Azeem Rafiq.#Racism #Yorkshirecricket pic.twitter.com/jTvsnsdRiJ — Sahil Bakshi (@SBakshi13) November 17, 2021 × Somerset cricket club's statement: "As a result of our internal investigation, alongside the evidence given to MPs this week and now in the public domain, the Club have spoken with Jack at length about the nature and content of his comments. There is no doubt that these comments are unacceptable." "Somerset CCC condemn the use of language which has any racist connotations. Jack agrees with this sentiment and is embarrassed and devastated that his comments offended people and he has acknowledged that, whilst they were made nearly a decade ago when he was less mature, the content of the posts was wrong and not in accordance with his personal values. Jack has engaged honestly and openly throughout the investigation and unreservedly apologies for his past errors." "Before arriving at conclusions, the Club considered a number of factors including no evidence of repeated documented behaviour of this kind, the contrition shown by Jack throughout the process, feedback received from recipients of the social media posts, and his commitment to his own personal development." "Given these considerations, the Club has decided to reprimand Jack, remind him of his responsibilities and require him to participate in extensive training on Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity."

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

Cricket and racism: England player apologises to India's Cheteshwar Pujara for calling him 'Steve'