Joe Root: Yorkshire racism episode intolerable

 Joe Root England's Test captain on Thursday said the Yorkshire racism episode is intolerable, and has fractured the game and torn lives apart. He has pledged his support in a bid to bring about a change at his childhood club.

Former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq's claims of institutional racism and bullying which lead to major sponsors abandoning deals over the handling of the case as the Yorkshire cricket club recently concluded that no employees would face any action.

Root in a statement said that "There is no debate about racism. It is simply intolerable."

Root called for "change and actions" from Yorkshire, is currently in Australia for the Ashes series.

The county has lost the right to host England international matches at its Headingley home, been widely criticised for its handling of the issue. , Root said as a senior Yorkshire player, and also a former teammate of Rafiq felt compelled to address the current situation.