AUS vs IND: ICC launches probe into racial abuses on Indian gamers throughout SCG Test
2 min read Image Source : AP Mohammed Siraj (proper) factors on the crowd whereas complaining to umpire Paul Reiffel of crowd misbehaviour throughout Australia-India third Test match in Sydney on Sunday.
Following alleged racial abuse allegation on SCG crows, the International Cricket Council has began an investigation into the matter as Indian gamers earlier filed a grievance through the Australia-India third Test in Sydney.
In the 2 incidents that occurred through the third and fourth day of the Test, Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah complained of being racially abused by a bit of the gang at SCG on the finish of third day’s play.
The grievance appeared to have hardly mattered to the Aussie followers as Siraj made related complaints proper earlier than the tea break whereas operating in to the umpire from the nice leg boundary; prompting a temporary delay in play.
It just isn’t but clear what was the slur uttered by the followers at Siraj however cops on the stadium evicted six unnamed folks from the SCG quickly after.
Soon adopted a Cricket Australia pology to India and stated anybody discovered responsible of racist abuse would face a ban.
“Cricket Australia condemns in the strongest terms possible all discriminatory behaviour,” stated Cricket Australia’s head of Integrity and Security Sean Carroll. “If you have interaction in racist abuse, you aren’t welcome in Australian cricket.
CA is awaiting the result of the International Cricket Council’s investigation into the matter reported on the SCG on Saturday,” it added.
“Once these accountable are recognized, CA will take the strongest measures doable below our Anti-Harassment Code, together with prolonged bans, additional sanctions and referral to NSW Police.
“As series hosts, we unreservedly apologise to our friends in the Indian cricket team and assure them we will prosecute the matter to its fullest extent.”
