Updated January 10th, 2021 at 11:27 IST
Moody, Sehwag & Laxman lash out as Team India racially abused by Australian crowd at SCG
A similar abuse was reported to have been taken place on Saturday when some members of the crowd allegedly hurled racial slurs at Siraj and Bumrah.
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Indian players faced racial abuse again during the fourth day of the third Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. The game was halted for more than eight minutes as the New South Wales police evicted six spectators from the crowd following pacer Mohammed Siraj and captain Ajinkya Rahane complained of abuse to the on-field umpires. A similar abuse was reported to have been taken place on Saturday when some members of the crowd allegedly hurled racial slurs at Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.
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"Cricket Australia condemns in the strongest terms possible all discriminatory behaviour. If you engage in racist abuse, you are not welcome in Australian cricket. CA is awaiting the outcome of the International Cricket Council’s investigation into the matter reported at the SCG on Saturday. Once those responsible are identified, CA will take the strongest measures possible under our Anti-Harassment Code, including lengthy bans, further sanctions, and referral to NSW Police," said Sean Carroll, Cricket Australia’s Head of Integrity and Security.
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Cricket fraternity reacts
The Cricket fraternity was quick to react to the incident as many former legends, including Virender Sehwag, VVS Laxman, Tom Moody took to social media to condemn the racial abuse against Indian players at the SCG.
Very unfortunate to see what’s happening at SCG. There is no place for this rubbish. Never understood the need to yell abuse at players on a sporting field.. If you’re not here to watch the game and can’t be respectful, then pls don’t come and spoil the atmosphere. #AUSvIND
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281)
Tum karo toh Sarcasm , aur koi Kare toh Racism .
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Very unfortunate with what some of the Australian crowd has been doing at the SCG and spoiling the vibes of a good test series. pic.twitter.com/mrDTbX4t7i
Unacceptable behaviour there is no place for racism, I hope this is dealt in the most severe way. #AUSvIND
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket)
Few dafts are doing the Aussie image of a sporting Nation grave harm by barracking or shall we say barking (?) racial abuses...SCG gets poor name by default..not quite Crkt I’m afraid..!!
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi)
I hope these incidents of racist abuse are investigated and addressed immediately. Apparently it isn't difficult to find out who these idiots were. Expecting a quick resolution because that is what Cricket Australia would want too.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
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As far as the third Test match is concerned, Australia is currently ahead in the game with Tim Paine-led side declaring in the second innings after scoring 312 runs for the fall of just 6 wickets. Australia, with the help of Steve Smith's well-made century, had scored 338 runs in the first innings, while India managed to put only 244 runs on the board, leaving the Kangaroos with a lead of 98 runs. In the second innings, Australia made 338 runs with contributions from Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, all of whom made 50+ scores. Ajinkya Rahane-led boys have come out to bat again in the second innings with a massive target of 407 runs.
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Published January 10th, 2021 at 11:27 IST