Azeem Rafiq marks forgiveness for anti-Semitic comments at Holocaust memorial event Azeem Rafiq has followed through on his apology for anti-Semitic messages he posted 10 years ago by marking the forgiveness he has received by lighting a candle at a Holocaust memorial event. In November, the former Yorkshire spinner gave evidence to a parliamentary committee from the department for culture, media and sport over alleged racism he suffered during two separate spells at Headingley. However, Rafiq found himself in a precarious position after offensive messages he sent to a colleague emerged, with the 30-year-old taking full responsibility. In the exchange,...