ENG vs IND | Investigation underway after Indian followers allegedly face racist abuse at Edgbaston cricket floor

The ugly head of racism raised its head as soon as once more after members of the Indian followers complained about racist abuse on the Edgbaston Cricket Ground.

Fans on the Edgbaston Cricket Ground. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSIndian followers complained about dealing with abuse within the stands of EdbastonEngland Cricket Board mentioned that they are going to be investigating the matterThe incident introduced again recollections of India’s tour of Australia.

The England Cricket Board alongside the authorities of Edgbaston Cricket Ground are investigating the alleged racist abuses confronted by Indian followers within the fifth Test match between England and India. Many took to Twitter to complain concerning the incident after failing to get any help from the stewards on the floor and located a response by the cricket board.

Bharat Army, an occasion organiser based mostly out of England took to social media to relate the incident and mentioned that they are going to be working with the authorities to report the incidents.

“Sad to say many of our members experienced racist abuse from a very small minority of individuals. We will work with Edgbaston to share all your feedback,” they wrote on Twitter.

A member of the organisation took to Twitter himself to state the abuses confronted at Block 22 of the Eric Hollies stand the place they had been allegedly abused with racial slurs.

“Racist behaviour at Edgbaston towards Indian fans in block 22 Eric Hollies. People calling us Curry C**ts and paki bas****s. We reported it to the stewards and showed them the culprits at least 10 times but no response and all we were told is to sit in our seats,” he mentioned.

The particular person additional said that they feared for the security of ladies and youngsters throughout that incident.

ECB replied to the person and mentioned that they’d be wanting into the incident.

“We’re very sorry to hear what you’ve experienced and are in contact with colleagues at Edgbaston who will investigate,” ECB mentioned.

Several accounts on social media additionally alleged that slurs had been thrown at Indian gamers by a bit of followers, nevertheless, that didn’t appear to influence the sport.

The incident introduced again ugly recollections from India’s tour of Australia in 2020/21, below the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, the place the crew was given an choice to stage a walkout after getting abused by a bit of the followers. At that point, the authorities on the Sydney Cricket Ground eliminated six spectators from the stand.