it's friday 5th november. yorkshire county cricket club will hold an emergency meeting today to discuss the growing fallout from its handling of a report into racial abuse of a former player. an investigation found azeem rafiq had been the victim of racial harassment — but no disciplinary action was taken. the former england captain michael vaughan has revealed that he is named in the report — but denies any allegations of racism. simonjones reports. a day of reckoning in the racism row. the most successful club in the history of county cricket has remained tight—lipped this week. but as the board meets, heads are expected to roll. an independent panel found the former player azeem rafiq had been the victim of racial harassment and bullying while at the club. yorkshire apologised, but took no action against any member of staff. this week, yorkshire batsman gary ballance said he regretted using a racial slur during conversations with his ex—teammate. he's been suspended from england selection indefinitely.