Azeem Rafiq doesn't want his kids to play cricket and 'be in pain' from racism

"I wouldn't hand my kids over to adults who don't know how to deal with kids."Despite Rafiq's hours-long testimony and the admission from former YCCC chairman Roger Hutton that the membership is institutionally racist, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief government Tom Harrison refused to label YCCC as such.When being questioned by lawmakers, Harrison solely mentioned that English cricket "may" have let Rafiq down."I'd say please understand that we're really sorry for the experiences you may have been through trying to experience cricket in this country," Harrison mentioned."We know we may have let you down. We'll fix it fast. We know the survival of our sport depends on it. We'll transform this game very quickly."Rafiq informed CNN it was "disappointing to hear how that was answered.""Roger Hutton described Yorkshire [CCC] as 'institutionally racist' and I think it was an opportunity for the leaders in the game to actually show that they get it," Rafiq added."But I think [again] the ECB showed yesterday they just don't get it."

In response, an ECB spokesperson informed CNN in a press release: "Azeem has proven unbelievable braveness in talking out, and we're appalled by what he has skilled. His proof was harrowing, and this should be a turning level for our sport."We totally condemn racism or discrimination of any type and there isn't any place for it in our sport. We are totally investigating these occasions, will take the mandatory motion, and should study classes as a sport. "Azeem's witness statement forms an important part of our investigations," it added. "On Friday, we will also come together as a whole game to address these issues and find a way forward to improve our sport."Speaking to CNN after Rafiq's Tuesday testimony, former England cricketer Monty Panesar mentioned the previous Yorkshire cricketer was "really brave, determined and showed great courage" to communicate out on the racism he confronted in the game."In years to come, we will see this as a significant moment of change in cricket and society," Panesar informed CNN Sport's Alex Thomas. "And Azeem Rafiq should be applauded for his brave comments."