Azeem Rafiq, former Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton and a number of ECB employees including chief executive Tom Harrison, spoke to the DCMS committee today about racism in cricket.

Below are quick summaries of the key witnesses and their evidence.

Scroll further to read all the reaction and evidence from the full four hour session.

At the start of the hearing, former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq spoke to the committee. The key points from his evidence were:

• Racist language, including terms aimed at his and others' Pakistani heritage, was used "constantly" and "never stamped out" during his time at Yorkshire
• The use of such terms was racist and not "banter" as the report had concluded
• It left him feeling "isolated" and "humiliated", with racist comments made by others in front of team-mates and coaching staff but not challenged

• He thought "things had changed" when he returned for his second spell in 2016
• But the atmosphere became "toxic" after Gary Ballance took over as captain later that year, shortly after former batter Andrew Gale replaced Jason Gillespie as head coach
• Aged 15, he red wine was poured down his mouth by another cricketer
• He said he did not drink again until "around 2012" when he felt he had to "to fit in" at Yorkshire
• He said he "wasn't perfect" and was "not proud" of some of the things he did and said while drinking, but these have "no relation" to the racism he was subjected to
• The report into his allegations was "shoddy at best" and the panel failed to speak to key witnesses

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Yorkshire's former chairman Roger Hutton and new chairman Lord Patel gave evidence in the second session of the day.

In a highly unusual move, Lord Patel was called to give evidence from the chamber, despite not being a named witness.

• Hutton said Yorkshire director of cricket Martyn Moxon and former chief executive Mark Arthur "failed to accept the gravity" of the Rafiq situation
• Hutton claims Arthur asked him to abandon the racism investigation
• He also said he would have removed Moxon and Arthur had it not been for opposition from the Colin Graves Trust
• Hutton said he did not have the authority to sack players
• Lord Patel said he "struggles with the idea" a two-day education course could change anyone's attitude when it comes to discrimination

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From the England and Wales Cricket Board - the sport's governing body in those countries - the committee heard from:

Tom Harrison, ECB chief executive,

ECB board member Alan Dickinson,

Director of communications Kate Miller and

Director of legal and integrity Meena Botros.

The key points were:

• Yorkshire were "very keen" to run the investigation themselves, despite former chairman Roger Hutton saying he had approached the ECB for help and been turned down
• The ECB have "learnt a litany of lessons" from the situation
• The first-class game has "struggled to wake up" to the problems
• Dressing room culture takes a time to trickle through

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BBC Asian Network journalist Ankur Desai has followed this story since the start.

He spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live: “British Asians make up such a big part of the game – but that number does not filter through to the professional game. So why is that? You get to a certain level and it’s difficult to find people who will back you and represent you.

A lot of people have spoken to me off the record and said they could have gone further in the game if there were more people represented at a higher level.

Maybe the corridors of authority need to look at what structures are in place right now and whether that representation is across the board. If it’s starting at the top, then it’s not going to filter down to the bottom.”

• Listen to a BBC Radio 5 Live Drive & Asian Network simulcast special programme from 17:00 - 17:45 - featuring Ankur Desai & Tony Livesey

DCMS committee chair Julian Knight MP released a statement at the conclusion of the hearing, which said:

“We’ve heard some harrowing personal testimony from Azeem Rafiq today about his experiences of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club. Despite his bravery in speaking out, there can be no doubt about the terrible impact on him and his family of what he’s gone through over many years. That is why we think it is right to publish his full witness statement to the inquiry at YCCC.

“It is deeply disappointing that YCCC was unable to provide anyone with executive authority to give evidence to the committee. We have taken the decision not to publish YCCC’s report on its investigation and believe the onus remains with the club to do so.

“The ECB failed to take decisive action at the outset and it is clear there is much work for it to do as a national governing body and a regulator if cricket’s tarnished reputation in this country is to be restored.”

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Writer and podcaster Taj Ali to BBC Radio 5 Live: “Modern cricket doesn’t represent modern Britain – so there is a problem. We have to look at the culture, it’s the people at the top that make the decisions. They determine whether something is acceptable or not. If they aren’t doing their job, then the players are not going to see it as an important issue.”

Warwickshire CCC, where Tim Bresnan now plays, have also released a statement.

“We were both moved and disturbed to hear about Azeem Rafiq’s experiences in cricket at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee in Parliament today.

"We were also disappointed to learn that Azeem had made complaints about Tim Bresnan when both were playing at Yorkshire CCC.

"We understand this related to a section of Yorkshire CCC’s report into Azeem’s allegations of bullying which said that Tim had commented on Azeem’s weight.

"We have spoken to Tim about this and he admits making such a comment.

"We understand there was no substantiated suggestion of racism against Tim, but he is devastated to learn of the impact of his comments and he apologises unreservedly to Azeem.

“Warwickshire CCC has reminded Tim of the high standards of conduct that are expected from everyone working at the club. We are not currently planning disciplinary action relating to his time at another club, but we will review appropriately if any further allegations arise."

Former Yorkshire bowler Tim Bresnan, who was named in Azeem Rafiq's testimony, has released a statement.

“I have been made aware of the bullying claims made against me and have listened to Azeem Rafiq’s account of his time at Yorkshire CCC today with great distress, as I’m sure everyone will have done.

"For any part I played in contributing to Azeem Rafiq’s experience of feeling bullied at Yorkshire, I apologise unreservedly.”

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Jonathan Agnew to BBC Radio 5 Live: “This is a watershed. There is a feeling that it should've been a watershed 10 years ago, when [Rafiq] started reporting this and was labelled a troublemaker and ignored. That was the moment - and Yorkshire missed it. It's desperately sad that it has got to this stage."

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Jonathan Agnew to BBC Radio 5 Live: “When you hear the harrowing testimony of Azeem Rafiq, it did seem that he was trying to lay the game bare rather than point fingers at individuals - although he did point out some individuals. But it's a wider picture to address."

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Taj Ali to BBC Radio 5 Live: “Cricket is a very elitist, exclusive sport. If you look at the progression of Asians in county cricket, I know some amazing cricketers and they’ve really struggled to get ahead. They’ve faced widespread racism – and that really does turn a person away from a sport they love. The impact that [racism] had on Azeem Rafiq’s mental health and the “inhumane” experience that he describes really brought home the reality of what racism is all about.”

Earlier in Azeem Rafiq's evidence about his experiences at Yorkshire, he claimed that India batter Cheteshwar Pujara was called 'Steve' by coaches, players and the Yorkshire website after bowler Jack Brooks, who now plays for Somerset, started calling Pujara that because he could not pronounce his first name.

Pujara said he would prefer his team-mates to call him Cheteshwar.

BBC Sport is approaching Brooks for comment.

Somerset have issued a statement, saying they "take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of behaviour which is anything other than inclusive for all, regardless of gender, race, sexuality or any other characteristic."

They added: "Any case reported will be thoroughly investigated as it is important that we learn lessons from the past and we welcome any information on incidents that may have occurred to help us do so."

Middlesex have released this statement after today's hearing:

"This morning, when giving evidence at the DCMS Select Committee hearing, former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq, stated that he has been contacted by a former Middlesex player who has made allegations of potential discrimination.

"Last week, the club issued a statement, external to underline Middlesex’s zero tolerance policy on discrimination of any kind. The club firmly stands by this statement, external.

"With this allegation coming to light this morning, we would urge the player in question to contact the club immediately, directly to chief executive officer Andrew Cornish, to enable us to handle this matter in the strictest confidence, with the utmost speed, and as a matter of the highest urgency. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated at Middlesex, and this matter will be fully investigated.

"Middlesex wants anyone who feels they have been discriminated against to know that they should feel comfortable when speaking about and sharing their experiences, safe in the knowledge that their complaint will be listened to, handled in the most sensitive manner, and dealt with."

The hearing finishes - after almost four hours of evidence, including the emotional testimony of Azeem Rafiq.

Stay with us and we will continue to bring you reaction and summarise the many key points made by the witnesses in their evidence.

Here is the developing news story.

Harrison is asked about Yorkshire's Colin Graves Trust.

"The ECB executives have been asked to conduct a governance review on Yorkshire."

Asked if he realises it is a major problem, Harrison replies: "I do."

Harrison is asked what he would say to people whose impression of cricket is "on the floor".

"I would say please understand that we are really sorry for the experiences you may have been through trying to experience cricket in this country," he says.

"We know we may have let you down. We will fix it fast. We know the survival of our sport depends on it.

"We will transform this game very quickly."

Harrison is asked about taking away international matches from Yorkshire and whether it should be used as leverage.

Harrison: "What other opportunity do we have to impose sanctions?"

Botros adds: "The sanctions will be delivered by the independent cricket commission. There are different ways that the ECB can bring sanctions."

The panel of MPs are now asking a few further question as the hearing appears to be drawing to a close.

Harrison is asked about the hotlines and if he is resourced enough to deal with the expected influx of complaints.

"You can take it from me that this will be a properly refunded and resourced invesitgation."

Meena Botros is asked about the Essex racism investigation.

"We won't abandon ours. They are looking into it as an employer and we will looking into it as regulator.

"If they mishandle matters, that will be subject to a different disciplinary process."

Lord Patel described the Yorkshire racism scandal and Azeem rafiq's experiences as a "watershed moment" - and Harrison is asked if agrees. He says "absolutely".

He is then asked how to make real change.

"I think it comes down to results and accountability, and Azeem also spoke of that.

"The ECB would welcome the accountability to achieve the results this committee expects of us.

"There are times when we need to, through consultation and debate, consult with our game and then come back with answers, and there are times when the ECB frankly needs to lead. That won't be a popular comment in the first-class network but in this case I believe it is absolutely relevant."