Cricket Australia launches probe after India cricketers complain of racist abuse
Cricket Australia apologises to the India team after allegations visiting players were subjected to racial abuse
10 January 2021 - 20:05
Sydney/Mumbai — Cricket Australia (CA) apologised to the India team on Sunday and launched a probe into allegations visiting players were subjected to racial abuse by part of the crowd during the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
The Indian team lodged an official complaint after play on Saturday after bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj complained of hearing racist slurs while fielding near the boundary rope. On Sunday, Siraj approached the umpire, pointed towards the stands and the action was paused as police ejected six fans from the ground...
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