Sky Sports pundit David Lloyd has apologised to Azeem Rafiq after he was accused of making racist comments. "This is going to be an exciting series for the Vitality Roses and our fans, and is an important part of our preparation for next year's Commonwealth Games," said England head coach Jess Thirlby. Former England captain Vaughan "completely and categorically" denies the allegation from Rafiq that he made a racist comment towards him and other Asian players before Yorkshire's match against Nottinghamshire in 2009.Sky SportspunditDavid Lloyd has apologised to Rafiq Shami came back to take a couple of late wickets, finishing with 3-32, and could have had another, only for the third umpire to deem that a stunning effort from Jadeja had been grounded as he dived forwarded to take the catch.😱 INCREDIBLE CATCH - BUT NO! ❌