UPDATE STATEMENT - YORKSHIRE CCC & AZEEM RAFIQ

"The ECB has this afternoon received a copy of the Report carried out on behalf of Yorkshire CCC into the allegations made by Azeem Rafiq, together with assurances from the Club to cooperate fully with the ongoing regulatory process.

"This is a matter with many serious allegations at its heart and the ECB’s regulatory team will now consider the Report as part of its investigation.

"We anticipate that it will take time for the regulatory process to reach its conclusion, but it is imperative that this is completed thoroughly and with fairness to all involved."