British Asians living in Yorkshire have said they still want their children to play for the county despite the racism row engulfing the club.
Azeem Rafiq reported allegations that his team mate Gary Ballance had used an unacceptable racial slur relating to his south Asian heritage, which officials in Yorkshire had dismissed as 'banter'.
Rafiq alleged that former England and Yorkshire batsman Gary Ballance was responsible for the abuse. Ballance has apologised to
The row saw sponsors abandon the county and has led to resignations of senior officials involved in the botched investigation.
Despite the controversy, British Asians living near Headingley, say they will continue to support the club.
Zabiullah Javeed Iqbal, 37, who owns a market stall in Leeds, said he hopes his son, who is a fast bowler, will one day play cricket for Yorkshire
Amar Rashid, pictured, said it is welcome that the chairman of Yorkshire has stepped down but thinks he should have gone before the county lost most of its sponsors
Stall holder Zabiullah Javeed Iqbal, 37, said his son plays cricket and hopes to play for Yorkshire one day.
He said: 'There is racism, it exists in society, but its not fair to judge everybody based on the actions of a few people.
'It's terrible what Azeem Rafiq has gone through and it's only right that the chairman has stepped down.
'Not everybody is racist and you can't think that if it happens to one person that everyone is the same.
'My son is a good little fast bowler, I'm hoping he can play for Yorkshire one day.
'I have told him if you have a talent, nobody can stop you.'
Amar Rashid, who works in insurance, said: 'It's not acceptable at all to use that language. Everybody should be treated equally.
'Some
