Michael Vaughan Withdrawn From BBC Ashes Coverage Due To Racial Comment Controversy

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed dismay at the removal of the BBC’s coverage of Ashes a few years ago for allegedly making racist comments about a player of Asian descent. Expressing his dismay, Vaughan said he wanted to “be part of the solution” and help make cricket “a more welcoming sport for everyone.” His comments came after BCCI confirmed Wednesday that Ashes-winning England captain Vaughan would not be part of the team’s test match for the upcoming series in Australia.

The BBC’s decision comes after Vaughan was named in a ‘Yorkshire’ report on allegations of racism. Rafiq has claimed that Vaughan told a group of players of Asian descent that the club has too many players and now it has to do something for “you”.

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Vaughan had reacted to the BBC’s decision on Wednesday night via social media, denying all the allegations against him.

Vaughan said on social media: “Very disappointed not to comment for TMS (BBC Test Match Special) on The Ashes and will miss working with great colleagues and friends but will stay behind the microphone for Fox Cricket in Australia.” . “

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He wrote on Twitter: “The problems cricket faces are more important than a personal matter and I want to be part of the solution. How to listen, educate myself and help make it a welcoming sport for all.”

England player Adil Rashid and former Pakistani bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan said they heard the comments, while the group’s fourth player, Ajmal Shahzad, said he remembered nothing about the alleged incident.

Vaughan wrote in his column that he “completely and categorically refuses” to comment and insists that he is not a racist. He wrote that “I categorically refuse to say the words that Azim Rafiq spoke on my behalf.