by Bajan Reporter / January 14th, 2021
Oakwell Sports Advisory (“ Colin Graves, CBE, has joined its Advisory Board with immediate effect.
The appointment reflects Oakwell’s sustained growth in 2020, its continued recruitment across the business – including
Andrew Croker as Advisory Board Chairman in July 2020 – and its global ambitions.
Colin is one of UK sport’s most recognisable and respected administrators and in August 2020 completed a five-year tenure as Chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, which was preceded by a two-year period (2013-2015) as Deputy Chairman. Colin’s achievements as Chairman were significant including significant governance reforms and paving the way for The Hundred. Colin was also a Board Director of the International Cricket Council from 2015-2020.
By T&A Reporters
Azeem Rafiq (second left) is filing a complaint against Yorkshire Azeem Rafiq has filed a legal complaint against Yorkshire, claiming direct discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race. The 29-year-old, who played professionally for the county in two spells between 2008 and 2018, is also claiming victimisation and detriment as a result of his efforts to address racism at the club. Rafiq spoke out in August, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, and Yorkshire commissioned an investigation into his allegations. He said: “Those who have, like me, been on the receiving end of racism and discrimination will understand how hard it is to open up about the pain and suffering it causes.