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BBC Sport is approaching Yorkshire for further comment in response to today's evidence. In response, Lloyd said he had "made some comments about the Asian cricket community" and that he "deeply regrets" his actions. Sachin Tendulkar Narrates 'Missing Lunch' Story From The IND Vs PAK In September a summary of the panel's findings and recommendations was finally published, with Yorkshire admitting Rafiq was the victim of "racial harassment" and "bullying" during his time at the club. VideoThe secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, LGBT troops take love for Eurovision to front line, Why an Indian comedian is challenging fake news rules. Heres how it all unfolded. It remains to be seen whether the controversial report into Rafiqs allegations will ever be made public, with Patel confirming it will initially go only to those with a legal interest, including the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Julian Knight MP, chair of the DCMS committee. Yorkshire announce that no conduct or action taken by any of its employees, players or executives warrants disciplinary action. Vaughan, who was stood down from appearing on BBC Radio 5 live on Monday night, had previously declined to speak to the investigation team over the past year but the message from Patel to the former Yorkshire player was to engage with the club now. This person was born in September 1972, which was over 50 years ago. There timing of the release of the report was described as "atrocious" by a spokesperson for Rafiq, with it coming on the same morning that England's fifth Test with India was called off just hours before play was due to start. Rafiq told Sky Sports News that he was "not happy" with the county's latest actions and would "fight on" with the hope of having the full report published. Yorkshire have been suspended from hosting international matches by the ECB. The ECB welcomed the committee's recommendations and said that they "embrace the ongoing scrutiny of the committee and all those that love the game of cricket". A summary of the panel's findings and recommendations was finally published on Friday. Rafiq first spoke out last year, claiming "institutional racism" at Yorkshire left him close to taking his own life. Were sorry for what you and your family have experienced and the way in which weve handled this. Yorkshire Cricket admit Azeem Rafiq was victim of racial harassment at Rafiq subsequently identified that person as Lloyd. However, Yorkshire said they will not take disciplinary action against any player, employee or executive. The club launched "a formal investigation" in response to Rafiq's claims. On behalf of all at YCCC, I wish to extend my sincere, profound and unreserved apologies to Azeem and to his family.".