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Cricket Book of the Year | Shortlisted

It’s Not Banter, It’s Racism

by Azeem Rafiq

A call to arms for greater accountability from the former Yorkshire cricketer turned whistleblower and activist When, on 16 November 2021, Yorkshire cricketer Azeem courageously spoke out about his experiences of racism at Yorkshire County Cricket Club he was told that it was ‘friendly banter’ and that he was a troublemaker. The case blew up and millions of people voiced their support. It’s Not Banter, It’s Racism is the story of how one cricketer started a nationwide conversation and provides a bracing look at the moments that led up to and defined the meeting where Azeem shared his truth.

It's Not Banter, It's Racism by Azeem Rafiq
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