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The Indian team management has filed an official complaint with match referee David Boon alleging racist comments hurled at fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj from the crowd during the third day's play of the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
It all came to a head at the end of the third day's play when a bunch of senior players led by captain Ajinkya Rahane, R Ashwin spoke to the two umpires Paul Reiffel and Paul Wilson and brought to their notice that two of their players had been subjected to the abuse.
There was a discussion between the umpires, security officials, and the said Indian players for close to five minutes after the close of play. The Indian team then hung around in the dressing room for a while when the India security official had a quick chat with the security officers at the ground, and also the ICC security official present at the venue.
Cricket Australia has taken Immediate action and decide to allowed to host a maximum of around 10000 spectators during the Test match. So, every abuse was apparently clearly heard. The matter will be taken up by Cricket Australia. The Indian cricket board (BCCI) is in touch with the Australian board. The matter is brought to the notice of ICC officials and the security authorities.
Criclife learns that the issue rests with ICC until further notice.
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