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Former Pakistan fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan has alleged that there was hooting and taunting alongside racist slurs from Yorkshire fans, whenever players of Asian origin failed to perform. Rana added that since he played temporarily for the club, he accepted what was happening.

Former England Under-19 Captain Azeem Rafiq has alleged that he was racially abused during his stint with Yorkshire, which drove him close to committing suicide. He also claimed that despite complaining against discriminatory practices, Yorkshire wasn't ready to listen and change.

Former Yorkshire head-coach Jason Gillespie has revealed that the county experience was a good learning curve and experience for Cheteshwar Pujara at Yorkshire. He has also added that it was crucial for them to get Pujara to battle the tough conditions with great temperament against good bowling.

Yorkshire Cricket Club confirmed that owing to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in the world, it has put both its players and coaching staff on furlough until further notice. Several top English Football clubs, including Liverpool and Tottenham, has also put their employees under furlough.