Yorkshire and a "number of individuals" have been charged by the England and Wales Cricket Board following the governing body's investigation into how the county dealt with racism allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq

The Yorkshire County Cricket Club has confirmed that an interim coaching and support team are in place at Headingley to help with the club's pre-season preparations.

However, Michael Vaughan continued to deny the claim made by Azeem Rafiq, saying that he never made any racist remarks to anyone while playing at Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq fought back tears as he told British lawmakers on Tuesday he had "lost my career to racism", detailing widespread discrimination within the English game in an emotional testimony.

England captain Joe Root demanded change on Thursday after a racism row engulfed Yorkshire County Cricket Club, saying the events had "fractured our game and torn lives apart".

Sachin Tendulkar revealed that his stint with Yorkshire helped him gain exposure and gave him a better understanding of English conditions.

The County championships will begin in the backdrop of the Indian Premier League as it aims to strengthen England cricket's roots.

Glenn Maxwell was representing reigning county champions Yorkshire in a charity match against local village club Bardsley when he reeled in the remarkable catch while having an ice cream.

Australia batsman Aaron Finch was hit on his chest by a ball while batting for Yorkshire's Second XI against Worcestershire on Monday (June 22).

Cheteshwar Pujara, who has so far played 27 Tests, had a low-key Test series in Australia last December where he scored just 201 runs in three matches.

Cheteshwar Pujara signed off with a well-made century in his short County championship stint with Yorkshire.

Aaron Finch slumped to the ground after snapping the tendon in his left leg in an IPL encounter for the Mumbai Indians against Rajasthan Royals on April 14.

Cheteshwar Pujara was out for a duck in the only innings of his Championship debut against Worcestershire but his 59 at Trent Bridge came as Yorkshire closed the second day on 226 for three in reply to a Nottinghamshire first-innings total of 428.

For most of their proud history, the White Rose club -- the most successful side in the 125 years of England's first-class County Championship with 31 titles -- insisted upon selecting only players born in Yorkshire.

Cheteshwar Pujara was a part of Kings XI Punjab last year but remained unsold at the 2015 Indian Premier League auctions as he failed to attract a bid.

Cheteshwar Pujara will replace Pakistan batsman Younis Khan in the team. Yorkshire are the defending champions.

Sachin Tendulkar said he thought increased exposure to English conditions would benefit Indian players, citing his own experience as a 19-year-old when he became Yorkshire's first overseas cricketer in 1992.

Yorkshire's innings and 152-run First Division victory away to nearest pursuers Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge saw them extend their record for most Championship titles to 32.