Michael Vaughan has determined to step again from his commentary work with the BBC “in the intervening time”.
Former England captain Vaughan had been suspended by the BBC after he was implicated in allegations of racism at Yorkshire, within the scandal sparked by Azeem Rafiq’s claims of extended abuse on the county.
Vaughan was stood down by the BBC in November final yr after allegations of racism from Rafiq, who claimed the previous England skipper instructed a gaggle of Muslim gamers in 2009 there have been “too a lot of you lot, we have to do one thing about it”.
Earlier this month, Yorkshire and “numerous people” had been charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board following an investigation into allegations of historic racism.
Vaughan has not been named amongst these charged and categorically denies all allegations.
The 47-year-old returned to the BBC’s Check Match Particular protection for England’s three-Check collection towards New Zealand.
Michael Vaughan, left, on BBC responsibility (Mike Egerton/PA)
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The BBC subsequently acknowledged employees had “raised considerations” after an in-house variety group reportedly criticised the previous Yorkshire batter resuming commentary duties.
On Tuesday night, Vaughan posted a press release on his Twitter account explaining why he felt it finest to briefly take away himself from the highlight.
Vaughan mentioned: “On quite a few events, I’ve placed on document my views on the problems regarding YCCC.
“It’s at all times regrettable when commentary on issues off the sector take the main focus away from what’s occurring on the sector.
Stepping again briefly can also be within the pursuits of the sport and I hope that it’s going to minimise any difficulties for my work colleagues
Michael Vaughan
“In view of the continuing dialogue on the topic, I’ve taken the choice to step again from my work with the BBC in the intervening time.
“The important thing driver for that is my concern for the wellbeing of my members of the family and my want to shield their household life.
“Stepping again briefly can also be within the pursuits of the sport and I hope that it’s going to minimise any difficulties for my work colleagues.”
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