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Azeem Rafiq (second left) is filing a complaint against Yorkshire Azeem Rafiq has filed a legal complaint against Yorkshire, claiming direct discrimination and harassment on the grounds of race. The 29-year-old, who played professionally for the county in two spells between 2008 and 2018, is also claiming victimisation and detriment as a result of his efforts to address racism at the club. Rafiq spoke out in August, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, and Yorkshire commissioned an investigation into his allegations. He said: “Those who have, like me, been on the receiving end of racism and discrimination will understand how hard it is to open up about the pain and suffering it causes.