AT times during 2022, Azeem Rafiq told the GG2 Power List, the former Yorkshire cricketer wondered “God, am I dreaming this?” And when you hear his story for the past 12 months, you begin to wonder how he had the strength to continue his campaign for social justice.
Rafiq cause a storm in English cricket when he appeared before the sport culture select committee in November 2021. His testimony was not new. Rafiq had complained about racism and bullying at Yorkshire Cricket Club since August 2020. It was raw emotion at times.
An inquiry found that its former captain was the "victim of racial harassment and bullying", upholding several of his complaints.
Fast forward almost two years, and the Pakistani-born cricketer is still facing the consequences of his brave testimony, as former chair of the club, Lord Patel, described it.
He currently lives away from his home in England. The Power List knows the location but is not revealing it. Rafiq explained why he was forced to leave.
“I got hounded by sections of the press. And, the constant abuse and attacks just got me to a point where I didn't feel like I could guarantee the safety of my...
