Yorkshire CCC will not learn racism fate next week - Vaughan

Yorkshire pleaded guilty to four amended charges – although on what basis remains distinctly and unsatisfactorily opaque – after former chairman Lord Kamlesh Patel led their response to charges laid by the England and Wales Cricket Board, its own conduct arcane.

Yorkshire could face points penalties across the three domestic tournaments – the County Championship, the One-Day Cup and the T20 Blast – and/or be fined.

However, the latter option is thought unlikely after a crisis that has cost the club millions, including cash squandered on unfair dismissal payouts after Patel summarily sacked – without investigation – the entire coaching/backroom staff in December 2021.

Vaughan said that Yorkshire remained in the dark as to possible penalties, stating simply: “There is no news on sanctions. It was reported that we’ll know next week. We won’t.”

However, it is understood that individuals found guilty by the CDC could learn their fate on Wednesday, although the situation remains mired in confusion.

Vaughan added that Yorkshire hope to finalise their hunt for a new chair “in the next couple of weeks” and that “conversations are ongoing” with regards to refinancing the club with various “strong leads”.