MICHAEL VAUGHAN was axed from the BBC’s Ashes coverage in this winter following allegations of racism against Yorkshire.
Former England captain, 47 was expected to be part of the team in the Down Under series this winter.
The Beeb has now decided not to hire Vaughan as a host for the Ashes which begin on December 8th.
Vaughan was hired by the BBC Test Match Special Radio team in 2009 as a summary.
The BBC responded: “Although he’s involved in an important story in cricket, we don’t believe it is appropriate at this time for Michael Vaughan have a role on our Ashes Team or in wider coverage of the game.
“We expect our contributors talk about topics that are relevant and his involvement with the Yorkshire story is a conflict.”
As things stand, Vaughan will still be heard on UK radio during the Ashes, because BT Sport who owns the rights will receive a feed via Fox Sports Australia for whom he works.
Azeem Rahfiq named Vaughan for making racist remarks toward four of his former teammates in 2009.
Vaughan has denied the claim that he told a group of Asian Yorkshire footballers there were “too many” of them in the squad.
In his Telegraph article, he wrote: “I categorically and completely deny having ever said these words.
“I will fight until the end to prove that I am not this person.”
Adil Rashid, a Pakistani star and a bowler from England, has confirmed the claim.
The BBC dropped Vaughan as a host on the Tuffers and Vaughan Radio Show.
Rafiq urged the organization to completely sack Vaughan.
Rafiq said to BBC Sport: “With those in denial, there has to be some accountability. It’s up to their employers to send a message – are they giving a green signal to racism or will they stamp it out?”
“I am disappointed by the denials of many people. It may not be a big deal to them, but I’m okay with that.
It’s hurtful to deny the truth and say that I made it up.
Vaughan has also been embroiled in a Twitter saga for tweeting ‘Not Many English People Live in London. In 2010, I decided to learn a language.
