Australia: Indian Players Face Alleged Racial Abuse; Cricket Australia Apologise
Australian fans resort to racial abuse against Mohammad Siraj, Cricket Australia Apologizes
Australian supporters hurled racist slurs at Indian players Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) formally registered a complaint with the match referee David Boon. The shocking incident happened once more .
A section of ‘drunk’ Australian supporters hurled racist slurs at Mohammed Siraj. Siraj promptly complained to the on-field umpires. The match came to a halt temporarily, with the authorities and security officials desperately trying to seek out the accused. Siraj acknowledged towards the stands and therefore the officials quickly kicked out a gaggle of 4 men, followed by two others, from the stadium.
“Cricket Australia condemns within the strongest terms possible all discriminatory behaviour,” said Sean Carroll, CA’s Head of Integrity and Security.
“As series hosts, we unreservedly apologise to our friends within the Indian cricket team and assure them we'll prosecute the interest its fullest extent.”
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