Cricket Australia has launched an investigation after six spectators were evicted from SCG for an abuse charge, a day after India reported racist abuse against Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah ; ICC offers “full support” to the Cricket Australia inquiry
Last updated: 10/01/21 3:31 pm
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Ravichandran Ashwin says the Indian team has been abused by the Sydney crowd in the past
Ravichandran Ashwin says the Indian team has been abused by the Sydney crowd in the past
Ravichandran Ashwin says he experienced “evil” behavior from the Sydney crowd in the past following allegations of spectator abuse towards Indian players during the third Test against Australia.
Cricket Australia has launched an investigation after six spectators were evacuated from the SCG on Sunday for an allegation of abuse, a day after India reported racist abuse towards archers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.
Speaking after stumps on day four, former spinner Ashwin said: “They’ve been very steep, they’ve been abusing too, but this is the time. they have gone one step further and used racial abuse.
1:03 Australia head coach Justin Langer says it is ‘disappointing and upset’ to see racist abuse from the public ruining the series with India
“An official complaint has been lodged [on Saturday], and the umpires also mentioned that we need to note as soon as it happens, on the field, and then they will be able to take action.
“Personally, I think Adelaide and Melbourne weren’t that bad. But this has been an ongoing thing in Sydney. I’ve experienced it too. They tend to get worse. No i know why and why not.
“It is certainly not acceptable in this day and age. We have evolved as a society. This will certainly need to be addressed first and we must ensure that it does not happen again. If not addressed , people will not give up finding a reason to look at it differently.
Playing at Sydney Cricket Ground was suspended for around 10 minutes on Sunday following allegations of abuse against Indian players.
“It surprised me that some sections of the population were doing it continuously and were not companions around them to pull them up for it. It certainly needs to be addressed. Disrespect is a very mild word, it must I say. “
India captain Virat Kohli – who misses the final three Tests of the four-match series against Australia because of his father’s leave – tweeted: “Racial abuse is completely impossible.
“After going through many incidents of very patient things that have been said on the Iines of the border, this is the very peak of stormy behavior. It is hard to see this happening on the field.
“The incident must be treated with extreme urgency and severity and strict action against criminals should be taken only once.”
The incident must be treated with extreme urgency and severity and strict action against criminals should be taken only once.
– Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 10, 2021
Cricket Australia has apologized to India for their alleged abuse, with integrity and security chief Sean Carroll saying: “As guests of the series, we have no apology for our teammates Indian cricket and assure them that we will prosecute the issue to the fullest.
“If you engage in racist abuse, you are not welcome in Australian cricket. As soon as those responsible are identified, CA will take the strongest possible action under our code against harassment. , including a lengthy ban, further sanctions and referrals to New South Wales police. “
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The International Cricket Council has given Cricket Australia “full support” in investigating the events.
ICC chief executive Manu Sawhney said: “There is no room for discrimination in our sport and we are deeply disappointed that a minority of fans may think this hate behavior is appropriate.
“We have a comprehensive anti-discrimination policy that members must adhere to and ensure that fans adhere to it and we welcome the efforts of the Australian Ground and Cricket authorities.
“We will fully support Cricket Australia and the relevant authorities in any ongoing investigation as we will not tolerate any racism in our sport. “
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