Rafiq, a former captain of the England Under-19s and of Pakistani descent, expressed feeling like an outsider at Yorkshire last year and even considered suicide. Hutton, in his resignation letter, criticized the Yorkshire board and senior management for their unwillingness to acknowledge racism and apologize. He acknowledged the club's failure to address serious allegations of racism and apologized to Rafiq. The author expresses regret that they were unable to convince the executive members of the board to understand the seriousness of the situation and to demonstrate care and regret. The England Cricket Board (ECB) has suspended Yorkshire ECB from hosting international or major matches, but Hutton mentioned that the ECB was hesitant to take action when approached. Hutton stated that when made aware of Azeem Rafiq's accusations, they immediately contacted the ECB for assistance and support in conducting a thorough investigation. Hutton was disappointed when the ECB declined to assist, as they believed it was a significant issue for the sport as a whole. It is known that Hutton has consistently voiced frustration with the ECB's reluctance to take action. The CEO of the ECB, Tom Harrison, stated that the ECB was invited to participate in a Yorkshire panel of inquiry, but had to decline as it goes against their role as a regulator. Harrison disagreed with the suggestion that the ECB had refused to assist in the investigation. The ECB had previously stated that it would ensure Yorkshire was held responsible for their actions and would potentially impose penalties. Rafiq and other top Yorkshire officials have been summoned to testify before a parliamentary DCMS panel on November 16th.