THE Third Test in Leeds next week threatens to be overshadowed by a race row involving Yorkshire.
The county has delayed publication of a report into racism claims by spin bowler and former England under-19 captain Azeem Rafiq.
Yorkshire initially said they hoped the report would be complete by last Christmas.
But, even though they are believed to have received the final version last weekend, contents are yet to be made public.
It is said witness statements include allegations that Asian players were called “P***s” and one past captain frequently used the n-word.
Rafiq told ESPNcricinfo: “It’s a sham.
"We’ve waited a year for this report and they are still trying to bury it.
"The ECB’s own anti-discrimination code states that any alleged breach must be investigated and dealt with.
“At some stage, the ECB need to act or, by passively accepting the situation, they are part of the problem.
"And why are our politicians not stepping in to ensure this issue is investigated with the transparency it deserves?”
England players have worn anti-discrimination T-shirts before the start of Test matches this summer, although they did not wear them at Lord’s last week.
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