Yorkshire defends process after criticism of Graves
He is in talks for a takeover which the charity Sporting Equals says will "make a mockery" of victims of racism.
Yorkshire said "nothing was left to chance" in a "rigorous process".
"Yorkshire County Cricket Club and agents acting on our behalf have met with over 350 interested parties. to verify the validity of each genuine club refinancing offer," the club said.
" Nothing 'was neglected and a thorough and rigorous process was carried out by the board of directors to ensure that the club remained operational for the benefit of its members, creditors and employees.
"We refute any assertion to the contrary."
Graves, who was also chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) between 2015 and 2020, said no allegations of racism had been addressed to him during his tenure in Yorkshire. .
Last year, five former Yorkshire players convicted of using racist language were punished with fines and bans by the Cricket Disciplinary Commission.
Former player Azeem Rafiq has spoke about his experiences of racism in the county. He called on Yorkshire's sponsors to oppose Graves' return.
Graves, 75, has was criticized by the ECB for suggesting incidents of racism in the county were "jokes".
He revealed its property offer for the money- The cash-strapped county was accepted and its consortium was in exclusive negotiations until January 5.
His return could be confirmed if negotiations succeed and club members vote for his agreement at an extraordinary general meeting.
Last week, Clive Efford MP, a member of the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) select committee, said Graves' return to the club would be "a disaster".
Sporting Equals, a charity which promotes ethnic diversity in British sport , said in an open letter to Sports Minister Stuart Andrew: “Cricket has made efforts to combat racism in recent years.
"Since Azeem Rafiq publicly exposed the deep systemic problems, the ECB, among others, has taken steps to address this.
"However, the potential reinstatement of Colin Graves as Yorkshire County chairman Cricket Club would harm the progress made.
"His reinstatement...
He is in talks for a takeover which the charity Sporting Equals says will "make a mockery" of victims of racism.
Yorkshire said "nothing was left to chance" in a "rigorous process".
"Yorkshire County Cricket Club and agents acting on our behalf have met with over 350 interested parties. to verify the validity of each genuine club refinancing offer," the club said.
" Nothing 'was neglected and a thorough and rigorous process was carried out by the board of directors to ensure that the club remained operational for the benefit of its members, creditors and employees.
"We refute any assertion to the contrary."
Graves, who was also chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) between 2015 and 2020, said no allegations of racism had been addressed to him during his tenure in Yorkshire. .
Last year, five former Yorkshire players convicted of using racist language were punished with fines and bans by the Cricket Disciplinary Commission.
Former player Azeem Rafiq has spoke about his experiences of racism in the county. He called on Yorkshire's sponsors to oppose Graves' return.
Graves, 75, has was criticized by the ECB for suggesting incidents of racism in the county were "jokes".
He revealed its property offer for the money- The cash-strapped county was accepted and its consortium was in exclusive negotiations until January 5.
His return could be confirmed if negotiations succeed and club members vote for his agreement at an extraordinary general meeting.
Last week, Clive Efford MP, a member of the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) select committee, said Graves' return to the club would be "a disaster".
Sporting Equals, a charity which promotes ethnic diversity in British sport , said in an open letter to Sports Minister Stuart Andrew: “Cricket has made efforts to combat racism in recent years.
"Since Azeem Rafiq publicly exposed the deep systemic problems, the ECB, among others, has taken steps to address this.
"However, the potential reinstatement of Colin Graves as Yorkshire County chairman Cricket Club would harm the progress made.
"His reinstatement...
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