• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Michael Vaughan Steps Down From BBC After Being Charged Following Racism Allegations

Home> Cricket

Published 08:42 29 Jun 2022 GMT+1

Michael Vaughan Steps Down From BBC After Being Charged Following Racism Allegations

Vaughan had ‘completely and categorically’ denied any such behaviour but was charged by the ECB just two weeks ago.

Jayden Collins

Jayden Collins

Former English cricket captain Michael Vaughan has temporarily stepped away from his role as a broadcaster at the BBC after being charged over racism allegations.

The Ashes winner was among four ex-England stars ousted by former Yorkshire all-rounder Azeem Rafiq for racially abusing him at the county.

Vaughan had ‘completely and categorically’ denied any such behaviour toward Rafiq, but was charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) just two weeks ago.

PA Images / Alamy.

Advert

The former batsman has since released a statement announcing he would be stepping away from the BBC amid the allegations.

Vaughan said: “On numerous occasions, I have put on record my views on the issues concerning YCCC.

"It is always regrettable when commentary on matters off the field take the focus away from what’s happening on the field.

"In view of the ongoing dialogue on the subject, I have taken the decision to step back from my work with the BBC for the time being.

Advert

"The key driver for this is my concern for the wellbeing of my family members and my wish to protect their family life.

"Stepping back temporarily is also in the interests of the game and I hope that it will minimise any difficulties for my work colleagues."

The BBC responded: "Following conversations with Michael Vaughan we’ve accepted his decision to step away from our cricket coverage.

Advert

"This is a decision we respect and understand.

"Michael remains under contract to the BBC."

The BBC had come under fire for standing by the 47-year-old and allowing him to contribute to the Test Match Special during England’s test against New Zealand, despite the ongoing allegations. 

Along with Vaughan, bowler Matthew Hoggard, batsman Gary Ballance, all-rounder Tim Bresnan, and Yorkshire coach Andrew Gale were all accused of discriminatory language. 

Advert

Azeem Rafiq.
PA Images / Alamy

Vaughan and the other players have denied such allegations and plan to fight the charges at the Cricket Disciplinary Committee later this year. 

In light of the charges from the ECB, Rafiq said: “I welcome the announcement by the ECB and hope we can move to the hearing quickly.

“This has been another gruelling but unfortunately necessary process.

Advert

“It has been a long two years since I went public about my experiences — but I hope this all means that no young player ever goes through such pain and alienation again.”

Featured Image Credit: PA Images / Alamy. PA Images / Alamy.

Topics: Cricket, England, Australia

Jayden Collins
Jayden Collins

Jayden Collins is a Journalist at SPORTbible. He has worked across multiple media platforms in areas such as sport, music, pop culture, entertainment and politics. He is part of the editorial team for LADbible Australia.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

27 days ago
a month ago
  • GettyGetty
    27 days ago

    State-of-the-art stadium left 'abandoned' for 18 years finally set to be completed after £25m plan

    The stadium last hosted a major match in 2006 before being deemed unfit a year later.

    Cricket
  • Sky Sports/PiersMorganUncensoredSky Sports/PiersMorganUncensored
    a month ago

    Piers Morgan brutally mocked by India fans over Chris Woakes post as England suffer dramatic defeat

    Day five of the fifth test was hugely entertaining with several twists and turns.

    Cricket
  • Twitter/ECBTwitter/ECB
    a month ago

    New angle shows what umpire told India players immediately after heated Joe Root row

    Umpire Kumar Dharmasena exchanged strong words with some of India's senior players after the exchange.

    Cricket
  • GettyGetty
    a month ago

    India bowler's seven-word message which resulted in heated Joe Root confrontation spotted by Sky Sports analyst

    Joe Root and Krishna Prasidh got into it during day three of the fifth Test between England and India, with Dinesh Karthik reacting.

    Cricket
  • Fans demand Commonwealth Games are CANCELLED after 13 sports brutally axed from programme
  • Jamie Carragher 'hunted down' new Liverpool signing in training after finding out he was being mocked
  • Jermaine Jenas axed from another TV role after being sacked by BBC over 'inappropriate messages'
  • World Cup winner recalls being ‘broken’ after Jude Bellingham brutally turned down kit swap