Gary Ballance says he 'regrets' using racial slur against Azeem Rafiq during time together at Yorkshire
Gary Ballance says he 'regrets' using racial slur against Azeem Rafiq during time together at YorkshireBallance, who joined Yorkshire in 2008, played with Rafiq during the latter's two spells at the county
"It has been reported that I used a racial slur and, as I told the independent enquiry, I accept that I did so and I regret doing so," said Ballance, 31.Ballance, who played 23 Test matches for England, said Rafiq was his "best mate in cricket" and that he "cared deeply for him", adding that "on the pitch we supported each other greatly".
Zimbabwe-born Ballance said he and Rafiq "remained closest friends throughout the time we exchanged these inappropriate comments" with his team-mate travelling to Zimbabwe to stay with Ballance's family. Ballance said he was also invited to Rafiq's wedding in Pakistan, which he could not attend. In September this year, Yorkshire released the findings of the report, which said Rafiq was the "victim of racial harassment and bullying" with seven of the 43 allegations made by the player upheld by an independent panel.
A story published by ESPN said the report had concluded that a racially offensive term used towards Rafiq was regarded as "banter".Ballance said he felt he had "no choice but to provide a public response" following media reports which, he says, offer a "misleading impression of the evidence which was heard in the investigation".
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