Azeem Rafiq: Lord Patel says ex-Yorkshire spinner should be 'praised' for his bravery in racism scandal

Yorkshire County Cricket Club's new chair Lord Patel says spinner Azeem Rafiq should be "praised" for his bravery and "should never have been put through" the club's racism scandal.

Rafiq, 30, says he was left close to taking his own life after detailing racism encountered at the county.

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