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Essex chairman Azeem Akhtar steps down after three days amid review into ‘liking’ antisemitic tweets

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Azeem Akhtar has stepped down as Essex chairman. Independent review into his historical activity on is being conducted. The Jewish Chronicle accused Akhtar of endorsing antisemitism. Akhtar was appointed as the club's chairman on Monday. Previous chairman John Faragher had resigned in November 2021 following allegations he had used racist language.

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The Guardian

Essex chairman Azeem Akhtar steps down for review into his social media

Azeem Akhtar, the chairman of Essex County Cricket Club, has stepped aside after only three days to allow an independent review to be carried out into his historical activity on social media

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Essex chair 'steps aside' after less than a week amid review into liking anti-Semitic tweets

Akhtar was only named chair on Monday, replacing John Faragher who stepped down following claims he used racist term

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Times

Essex chairman Azeem Akhtar steps down after three days amid review into ‘liking’ antisemitic tweets

Azeem Akhtar, who was named as the new chairman of Essex just three days ago, has already stepped down pending an independent review into his apparent endorseme

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky Sports

Azeem Akhtar: Essex chairman steps down three days after appointment amid racism investigation

Azeem Akhtar has stepped down as Essex chairman just three days after being appointed to role; an independent review into his historical activity on social media is being conducted following accusations of antisemitism

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Essex chairman Azeem Akhtar steps down for review into his social media

Essex chairman Azeem Akhtar steps down for review into his social media

Essex chair 'steps aside' after less than a week amid review into liking anti-Semitic tweets

Essex chair 'steps aside' after less than a week amid review into liking anti-Semitic tweets

Essex chairman Azeem Akhtar steps down after three days amid review into ‘liking’ antisemitic tweets

Essex chairman Azeem Akhtar steps down after three days amid review into ‘liking’ antisemitic tweets

Azeem Akhtar: Essex chairman steps down three days after appointment amid racism investigation

Azeem Akhtar: Essex chairman steps down three days after appointment amid racism investigation

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