Azeem Rafiq racism case: 36 people contact Yorkshire whistleblower hotline

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Rafiq is emotional about racism in Yorkshire.

In the first week of the hotline's operation, 36 people have contacted it.

In the wake of the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal, a hotline was set up to allow other victims of discrimination to come forward.

The investigation will be led by a lawyer named Mohinderpal Sethi.

Yorkshire's new chair thanked all of the people who have spoken up.

He said that they need to listen to those who have experienced discrimination or harassment.

The Yorkshire racism scandal engulfed cricket after a report found former player Rafiq was a victim of "racial harassment and bullied" but the county said it would not discipline anyone.

Rafiq spoke about the racism he suffered at Yorkshire during his testimony to the MPs, and a meeting was held on Friday between English cricket's leading figures.

The minister said the government could create an independent regulator to oversee cricket.

The scandal led to the resignations of Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton and chief executive Mark Arthur, with Lord Patel immediately announcing plans for a whistle blower hotline.

Rana Naved-ul-Hasan was the second first-team player to accuse the club of racism.

Two former Yorkshire academy players have shared their experiences of racism.

In the first week of the inquiry, more than 1,000 people contacted the commission about discrimination in cricket.

Rafiq apologized and said he was ashamed for using anti-Semitic language.