Sydney racism row: ICC condemns 'discrimination' against Mohammed Siraj, backs Cricket Australia's investigation
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney racism row: ICC condemns 'discrimination' against Mohammed Siraj, backs Cricket Australia's investigation

India Today  

In light of the racial taunt directed at Mohammed Siraj by a part of the Sydney crowd, during the 3rd Test match between India and Australia, the International Cricket Council has released a statement offering support to Cricket Australia in its investigation of the incidents that took place on Day 3 and Day 4 at the SCG. Team India reported the crowd behaviour to Match referee David Boon on Day 3 of the 3rd Test, when the first instance of racial abuse took place. The governing council has “strongly condemned” the incidents and the ICC Chief Executive Manu Sawhney has recapitulated their “zero-tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind”. “We will provide Cricket Australia and the relevant authorities with our full support in any ensuing investigation as we will not tolerate any racism in our sport,” the statement released by the ICC, on Sunday, read.

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Mohammed Siraj booed: Gavaskar calls out double standards of Australia 'saints'
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Mohammed Siraj booed: Gavaskar calls out double standards of Australia 'saints'

India Today  

Sunil Gavaskar has slammed the Australia cricket stars and the public for showing Mohammed Siraj in poor light following his altercation with Travis Head during the Adelaide Test. It may have incensed Australian fans that Siraj’s fiery send-off was directed at Head, who scored a magnificent century and was also the local boy." Australia vs India 2nd Test, Day 2 …

Mohammed Siraj punished: Three instances when Australians got away despite crossing the line
2 weeks ago

Mohammed Siraj punished: Three instances when Australians got away despite crossing the line

Hindustan Times  

The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy witnessed a fiery battle between Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head during the second Test match at Adelaide Oval. After the match, Siraj was penalised 20 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel which relates to “using language, …

BGT: Siraj opens up after facing sanction in aftermath of heated altercation with Head
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2 weeks ago

BGT: Siraj opens up after facing sanction in aftermath of heated altercation with Head

Hindustan Times  

Adelaide, : India seamer Mohammed Siraj shrugged away questions about the fine sanctioned to him after his heated altercation with Australia's Travis Head during the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide, The Sydney Morning Herald reported. BGT: Siraj opens up after facing sanction in aftermath of heated altercation with Head The incident occurred when Head was dismissed by …

Mohammed Siraj comes up with unforeseen reaction to ICC's punishment and ₹9 lakh fine after send-off to Travis Head
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mohammed Siraj comes up with unforeseen reaction to ICC's punishment and ₹9 lakh fine after send-off to Travis Head

Hindustan Times  

India pacer Mohammed Siraj is not too concerned with being fined after his altercation with Australia batter Travis Head during the Adelaide pink-ball Test. Recently, the International Cricket Council docked Siraj 20 per cent of his match fees after he gave a fiery send-off to Adelaide hometown hero Travis Head. India's Mohammed Siraj, right, celebrates after the dismissal of Australia's …

'ICC being ICC': Harbhajan Singh not impressed with Mohammed Siraj being docked match fees for spat with Travis Head
2 weeks, 1 day ago

'ICC being ICC': Harbhajan Singh not impressed with Mohammed Siraj being docked match fees for spat with Travis Head

Hindustan Times  

The Adelaide Test between India and Australia saw the visitors suffering a ten-wicket defeat. However, it is not the result that has captured the imagination of cricket fans worldwide rather it is the on-field incident involving Travis Head and Mohammed Siraj. Australia's Travis Head throws the ball as India's Mohammed Siraj looks on. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has now …

AUS vs IND: Mohammed Siraj responds to ICC fine after bust-up with Travis Head
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND: Mohammed Siraj responds to ICC fine after bust-up with Travis Head

India Today  

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj has brushed aside concerns about sanctions from the International Cricket Council after a fiery exchange with Australian batter Travis Head during the second Test, maintaining a composed demeanour. Both Siraj and Head were found guilty by the ICC of breaching the code of conduct, with Siraj receiving a 20 percent match fee deduction under Article …

Harbhajan Singh hopes Head-Siraj row ends after ICC sanctions: Enough is enough
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Harbhajan Singh hopes Head-Siraj row ends after ICC sanctions: Enough is enough

India Today  

Harbhajan Singh is hoping that the ICC sanctions will bring an end to the ongoing Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj row, which happened during the Adelaide. Speaking to Star Sports, Harbhajan started off by saying that the ICC was being too strict on the players as such things do happen on the field. The former spinner said that now since …

Mohammed Siraj should not take even a step backwards: Ravi Shastri
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mohammed Siraj should not take even a step backwards: Ravi Shastri

India Today  

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri wants Mohammed Siraj to continue his fiery attitude in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. “I’m sure Siraj and Head are mature individuals who will deal with it and the dust would have settled already,” Shastri wrote in his column at the Code. The International Cricket Council announced sanctions for Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head for their …

Mohammed Siraj fined 20% of his match fee, Travis Head only sanctioned for Adelaide incident
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mohammed Siraj fined 20% of his match fee, Travis Head only sanctioned for Adelaide incident

Firstpost  

Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head were involved in a hated exchange during the second India-Australia Test at Adelaide Oval which later spiralled into a major controversy as the Indian pacer accused the Australian of lying. Image: AP Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head have been penalised by the International Cricket Council for their on-field spat during the second Test of the …

ICC punishes Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head for ugly Adelaide spat; duo held guilty for 'provoking' and 'abuse'
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

ICC punishes Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head for ugly Adelaide spat; duo held guilty for 'provoking' and 'abuse'

Hindustan Times  

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and Australia batter Travis Head have been penalised by the International Cricket Council on Monday following their fiery on-field exchange during the recently-completed second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in Adelaide, where the hosts won by 10 wickets to level the contest 1-1. India's Mohammed Siraj, right, celebrates after the dismissal of Australia's …

Heated Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head Exchange: Latest addition to Border-Gavaskar Trophy's storied controversies
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Heated Mohammed Siraj-Travis Head Exchange: Latest addition to Border-Gavaskar Trophy's storied controversies

Hindustan Times  

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy has once again found itself in the spotlight after a heated exchange between India's pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia’s batter Travis Head during the second Test in Adelaide. Harbhajan-Symonds racial slur allegations The Sydney Test in January 2008 remains one of the ugliest episodes in the Trophy’s history. Kohli’s middle finger to the Aussie crowd Virat Kohli …

Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head found guilty of breaching ICC's Code of Conduct, likely to be 'punished'
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head found guilty of breaching ICC's Code of Conduct, likely to be 'punished'

Firstpost  

Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head had a heated exchange after the Australian middle-order batter was dismissed by the Indian pacer on Day 2 of the second Test in Adelaide, with the incident snowballing into a controversy and a major talking point ever since. Australian batter Travis Head responds to Mohammed Siraj's send-off after getting dismissed by the Indian pacer on …

Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head face ICC sanctions following fiery send-off drama during IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Report
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head face ICC sanctions following fiery send-off drama during IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Report

Live Mint  

Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head may face sanctions from International Cricket Council after their heated exchange grabbed the limelight in the second Test match between India and Australia in Adelaide, which concluded on Sunday. The incident took place in the Australian first innings when Head missed a juicy full toss against Siraj to see his stumps shattered. Siraj, who was …

Siraj-Head controversy: What both team captains said, how will ICC respond?
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Siraj-Head controversy: What both team captains said, how will ICC respond?

Deccan Chronicle  

The Border Gavaskar Trophy is turning intense as India pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australia Vice Captain Travis Head have found themselves in a controversy, after their fierce altercation during the second Test, that ended in Australia's favor. Siraj denied those claims and said "What he said at the press conference wasn't right, it's a lie that he only said 'well …

'Siraj should be fined...': Ex-Australia captain 'surprised' by ICC not charging fiery pacer, 'When I was playing...'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Siraj should be fined...': Ex-Australia captain 'surprised' by ICC not charging fiery pacer, 'When I was playing...'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke asked the International Cricket Council to sanction India pacer Mohammed Siraj. The former Australia captain said that he is more worried about Siraj when it comes to celebrating rather than his on-field incident with Head. I’m more worried about that from Siraj than him and Travis Head," said Clarke. 'That's got to stop' Former Australia …

Mohammed Siraj fined 20 percent of his match fee, Travis Head penalised after Adelaide spat
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Mohammed Siraj fined 20 percent of his match fee, Travis Head penalised after Adelaide spat

India Today  

The International Cricket Council on Monday, December 9 announced sanctions for Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head for their on-field spat in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide. "Siraj has been penalised 20% of his match fee after being found guilty of breaching article 2.5 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel which …

Mohammed Siraj walks up to Travis Head, has intense chat shortly after blatantly accusing Australian batter of lying
Top News
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Mohammed Siraj walks up to Travis Head, has intense chat shortly after blatantly accusing Australian batter of lying

Hindustan Times  

The fiery exchange between Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj and Australian centurion Travis Head added an extra layer of drama to the second day of the Pink-ball Test in Adelaide. Mohammed Siraj talks to Travis Head during Day 3 The incident began earlier in the day when Siraj, having already dropped Head on 76, was hit for a six by the …

'Rohit or Kohli need to go and tell him, he's disrespecting the game': Australia legend hammers Mohammed Siraj
2 weeks, 3 days ago

'Rohit or Kohli need to go and tell him, he's disrespecting the game': Australia legend hammers Mohammed Siraj

Hindustan Times  

Mohammed Siraj has become the subject of intense scrutiny and backlash following his fiery send-off to Australian centurion Travis Head on Day 2 of the second Test at Adelaide Oval. India's Mohammed Siraj, captain Rohit Sharma and teammates celebrate the dismissal of Australia's Travis Head during Day 2 of the second Test Siraj’s actions did not go unnoticed by the …

Mohammed Siraj gets booed in Adelaide after fiery send-off to Travis Head; netizens say ‘arrest them DSP saab’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mohammed Siraj gets booed in Adelaide after fiery send-off to Travis Head; netizens say ‘arrest them DSP saab’

Live Mint  

Mohammed Siraj was back in the news in Adelaide after he gave Travis Head a fiery send-off on the second day of the Pink Ball Test between India and Australia. However, after the wicket was taken, the two players appeared to be involved in a heated exchange as Siraj apparently said a few words to give a proper send-off, which …

Mohammed Siraj to get ICC punishment? India pacer’s frustrating act during IND vs AUS 2nd Test might prove costly
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Mohammed Siraj to get ICC punishment? India pacer’s frustrating act during IND vs AUS 2nd Test might prove costly

Live Mint  

Mohammed Siraj's ball-throwing act despite the withdrawal of Marnus Labuschagne due to a distraction near the sight screen in the 10th over might land the Indian pacer in trouble as it is against the ICC's rules and could be penalised. During the 25th over of the Australian innings, as Siraj started his run-up, Labuschagne withdrew himself just moments before Siraj …

Essex are fined £100,000 for systemic racism and discrimination over a nine-year period after investigation by English cricket's new regulator
3 months ago

Essex are fined £100,000 for systemic racism and discrimination over a nine-year period after investigation by English cricket's new regulator

Daily Mail  

Essex were fined £100,000 on Wednesday after admitting to a charge of racism they failed to address between 2001 and 2010. A subsequent investigation was then launched in June by the Cricket Regulator, whose interim director Dave Lewis said: 'The racism experienced at Essex County Cricket Club over a period of many years was abhorrent, and the evidence of those …

Essex are charged with historical episodes of racism and discrimination after investigation by English cricket's new regulator
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Essex are charged with historical episodes of racism and discrimination after investigation by English cricket's new regulator

Daily Mail  

Essex have been charged with historical episodes of racism and discrimination following an investigation by English cricket’s new regulator. It focused on the testimony of three unnamed players - known to be Jahid Ahmed, Maurice Chambers and Zoheb Sharif - and referenced how players of Asian heritage were regularly referred to as ‘curry munchers’, one was called ‘Bomber’ following the …

English cricket club Essex charged over alleged 'systemic' racism
6 months, 3 weeks ago

English cricket club Essex charged over alleged 'systemic' racism

Hindustan Times  

English county cricket team Essex face a possible points deduction and heavy fine after being charged with alleged "systemic" racist language and conduct over a nine-year period. English cricket club Essex charged over alleged 'systemic' racism The charge, brought by the independent Cricket Regulator, has echoes of the racism row involving former Yorkshire bowler Azeem Rafiq that caused major repercussions …

ICC is being hypocritical over Usman Khawaja controversy says former cricketer and commentator, Michael Holding
1 year ago

ICC is being hypocritical over Usman Khawaja controversy says former cricketer and commentator, Michael Holding

The Hindu  

Michael Holding speaks against ICC over its decision to charge Usman Khawaja for wearing a black armband in the first Test against Pakistan, saying it showed a “lack of moral standing as an organisation”. Once again, they show their hypocrisy and lack of moral standing as an organisation.” Khawaja was prevented from wearing trainers bearing the messages ‘All lives are …

Ashes Controversy: One MCC member expelled and two others get long bans after clashing with Australia players
1 year, 2 months ago

Ashes Controversy: One MCC member expelled and two others get long bans after clashing with Australia players

The Hindu  

The Marylebone Cricket Club expelled one member and handed long suspensions to two others on Thursday following their clashes with Australia’s players during an Ashes test at Lord’s in July. The crowd accused Australia of cheating and Australian players Usman Khawaja and David Warner were abused in the Long Room by MCC members as they returned to their dressing room. …

ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket
1 year, 3 months ago

ECB set to publish response to damning report on discrimination in cricket

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. ECB chair …

Ashes investigation launched after Ponting's request despite ICC shooting down AUS' ball-change allegation at England
1 year, 4 months ago

Ashes investigation launched after Ponting's request despite ICC shooting down AUS' ball-change allegation at England

Hindustan Times  

It has been close to a week since the 2023 Ashes series witnessed a controversial end at the Oval in London with hosts England managing to bounce back from 0-2 deficit to level the series. During the fifth and final match of the contest, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting had highlighted on live TV about England's ball-change act in the …

Racism and sexism in cricket ‘widespread and deeply rooted’, report finds
1 year, 5 months ago

Racism and sexism in cricket ‘widespread and deeply rooted’, report finds

The Independent  

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Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language by disciplinary panel
1 year, 6 months ago

Six ex-Yorkshire players sanctioned for using racist language by disciplinary panel

The Hindu  

Six former Yorkshire players have been sanctioned for the alleged use of racist and discriminatory language in verdicts released by the Cricket Discipline Commission panel on Friday. Yorkshire and a number of individuals were charged by the England & Wales Cricket Board last year after an investigation into racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq, who said in 2021 he had …

Mohammed Siraj recalls racist slur during Sydney Test against Australia
1 year, 9 months ago

Mohammed Siraj recalls racist slur during Sydney Test against Australia

India Today  

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has recalled facing racist slurs during the third Test in Australia, saying that on-field umpires had offered his team the option of leaving the third Test against Australia midway after he was subjected to racial abuse by the crowd in Sydney. Siraj and his senior pace colleague Jasprit Bumrah were subjected to racial abuse, prompting the …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 5 Biggest controversies in India vs Australia Test series featuring Monkeygate in 2008
1 year, 10 months ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 5 Biggest controversies in India vs Australia Test series featuring Monkeygate in 2008

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/6 Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 5 Biggest controversies in India vs Australia Test series featuring Monkeygate in 2008 Image Source : Getty 2/6 The ‘Monkeygate Scandal’ refers to the verbal altercation between Andrew Symonds and Harbhajan Singh in the second Test between India and Australia in Sydney in 2008, where the off-spinner allegedly hurled a racist abuse at …

English cricket comes under fresh fire over racism
2 years, 10 months ago

English cricket comes under fresh fire over racism

Firstpost  

English cricket is back in the firing line over racism in the game after “stereotypical” and “outdated” views were expressed about the reasons for a lack of interest in the game among Britain’s ethnic-minority communities. “In terms of the South Asian community… we’re finding that they do not want to commit necessarily the same time that is necessary to go …

Yorkshire Racism Row: Director Ashley Giles suggests 'second chance' for people involved
3 years ago

Yorkshire Racism Row: Director Ashley Giles suggests 'second chance' for people involved

Firstpost  

London: England managing director Ashley Giles on Sunday advocated the need to give a second chance to those involved in racism incidents in the past, saying zero tolerance does not mean “cutting off people” and denying them rehabilitation. The English cricket found itself embroiled in a racism row after Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq alleged that he was taunted for his …

Giles bats for Vaughan to get second chance amid racism allegations
3 years ago

Giles bats for Vaughan to get second chance amid racism allegations

The Hindu  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan deserves a second chance after being embroiled in the racism controversy involving former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq, the director of England men's cricket Ashley Giles has said. Rafiq alleged that Vaughan told him and two other players of Asian origin that there were "too many of you lot, we need to do something about it" …

Action plan aims to combat racism in English cricket
3 years ago

Action plan aims to combat racism in English cricket

The Hindu  

English cricket's governing body will create an anti-discrimination unit and conduct a review of dressing-room culture in response to recent revelations about racism in the sport. The England and Wales Cricket Board on Friday released its comprehensive plan to address issues raised by Azeem Rafiq, who testified at a parliamentary hearing about the racism he suffered while playing at Yorkshire. …

Fans Ejected From Ageas Bowl For Hurling Racist Abuse At New Zealand's Players: Report
3 years, 6 months ago

Fans Ejected From Ageas Bowl For Hurling Racist Abuse At New Zealand's Players: Report

ABP News  

The International Council of Cricket have launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse of New Zealand team during the India vs New Zealand WTC Final 2021 at England's Southampton, after two fans were ejected from the Ageas Bowl on day 5 for allegedly hurling racist abuse at some of Kiwi players, ESPNCricinfo reported. This is the second time in …

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket
3 years, 10 months ago

Survey reveals widespread racism in English cricket

The Hindu  

England cricketers - both men and women - will undergo anti-racism training courses this year after a survey revealed that more than one-third of black, Asian and minority ethnic players have faced the prejudice in the game. In the survey, done by the Professional Cricketers' Association, 45 percent of more than 600 respondents claimed that racism had come from a …

Cricket Australia confirms Indian players were racially abused during Sydney Test
3 years, 10 months ago

Cricket Australia confirms Indian players were racially abused during Sydney Test

Firstpost  

CA also cleared the six spectators who were evicted from the ground after the infamous incident that halted play for a while. Melbourne: Cricket Australia on Wednesday confirmed that India pacer Mohammad Siraj was racially abused during the Sydney Test but cleared the six spectators who were evicted from the ground after the infamous incident that halted play for a …

CA confirms Indian players subject to racial abuse - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 10 months ago

CA confirms Indian players subject to racial abuse - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia on Wednesday confirmed India’s players were subjected to racial abuse during the third Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground but cleared six spectators who were taken from their seats and questioned by police at the ground. CA launched an investigation with New South Wales Police after India fast bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj complained of hearing racist …

Couldn't identify those who racially abused Indian players: CA tells ICC
3 years, 10 months ago

Couldn't identify those who racially abused Indian players: CA tells ICC

India TV News  

Cricket Australia has told the ICC that it was unable to identify spectators who racially abused Indian players during the Sydney Test and the six who were ejected from the stands were not the real culprits, a media report stated on Tuesday. 'The Age' reported that the CA investigators "have cleared the six men ejected from their seats during the …

India vs Australia | Ravi Ashwin wishes to reach out to Indian fan who allegedly faced racial abuse at SCG
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia | Ravi Ashwin wishes to reach out to Indian fan who allegedly faced racial abuse at SCG

India TV News  

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed desire to meet an Indian fan who was allegedly racially profiled and abused by a security officer during the third Test of the Australia-India series. Kumar said that he felt "stripped and naked" due to the disturbing event where he was stopped from bringing in four banners into the SCG stadium in Sydney. Written on …

Siraj on racial abuse: Umpires offered us to leave the Sydney Test midway - India Australia series
3 years, 11 months ago

Siraj on racial abuse: Umpires offered us to leave the Sydney Test midway - India Australia series

The Hindu  

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj on Thursday revealed that on-field umpires had offered his team the option of leaving the third Test against Australia midway after he was subjected to racial abuse by the crowd in Sydney. Siraj and his senior pace colleague Jasprit Bumrah faced racial abuse for two days at the Sydney Cricket Ground, forcing the Indian team …

India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar reportedly abused by Gabba crowd days after SCG incident
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar reportedly abused by Gabba crowd days after SCG incident

Firstpost  

Brisbane: India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was targeted for abuse by a section of the crowd on the opening day of the fourth Test against Australia, an Australian newspaper reported, claiming that he was called a “grub” by some spectators. The reported incident happened a few days after Siraj was racially abused by spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground on …

IND v AUS: Siraj abused by Gabba crowd, called grub: Report
3 years, 11 months ago

IND v AUS: Siraj abused by Gabba crowd, called grub: Report

The Hindu  

India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was targetted for abuse by a section of the crowd on the opening day of the fourth Test against Australia, a newspaper here reported, claiming that he was called a "grub" by some spectators. The reported incident happened a few days after Siraj was racially abused by spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground on the …

AUS vs IND: Mohammed Siraj has set new standard for calling out racist abuse, feels Nathan Lyon
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND: Mohammed Siraj has set new standard for calling out racist abuse, feels Nathan Lyon

India TV News  

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has set a new standard for calling out poor crowd behaviour, Australia's top off-spinner Nathan Lyon said on Wednesday, describing cricket as a sport for all with no room for racism or abuse of any form. The Indian team had lodged an official complaint with the ICC after a group of spectators at the Sydney Cricket …

India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj has set new standard for calling out racist abuse, says Nathan Lyon
3 years, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Mohammed Siraj has set new standard for calling out racist abuse, says Nathan Lyon

Firstpost  

While fielding at the square-leg boundary during Sydney Test, Mohammed Siraj was allegedly called “monkey” and “brown dog” over two days by some spectators, who were removed by security guards after the matter was reported to the on-field umpires. Brisbane: Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj has set a new standard for calling out poor crowd behaviour, Australia’s top off-spinner Nathan Lyon …

‘If the time is right to call in match officials you do it’, Lyon backs Siraj for calling out racist abuse in Sydney
3 years, 11 months ago

‘If the time is right to call in match officials you do it’, Lyon backs Siraj for calling out racist abuse in Sydney

Hindustan Times  

Australian off-spinner Nathan Lyon on Wednesday condemned the racism row which marred the third Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India's Mohammed Siraj speaks to the umpire as the game was halted after allegedly some remarks were made by the spectators on the fourth day of the third cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Sydney …

Lyon: Siraj has set a good precedent in reporting racist abuse - Cricket News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Lyon: Siraj has set a good precedent in reporting racist abuse - Cricket News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon has said cricket has no room for racist abuse. In a virtual press conference on Wednesday, Lyon said India’s Mohammed Siraj had a good precedent in calling out racist abuse. It well may set precedence to report issues to officials.” 'Disgusting' Lyon said he had also been at the receiving end of abuses from the crowd. …

Sydney Test: Have never seen something like this and to me it was appaling- fan details racist chants on Day 3
3 years, 11 months ago

Sydney Test: Have never seen something like this and to me it was appaling- fan details racist chants on Day 3

India Today  

The third Test match between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground was marred by a case of racism as a few individuals in the crowd allegedly directed racial slurs at India pacer Mohammed Siraj. A cricket fan, Krishna Kumar, who was present at the stadium on Day 2, 3 and 5 of the Sydney Test detailed what happened …

AUS vs IND | Mohammed Siraj was not racially abused at the SCG, says Indian-Australian cricket fan
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND | Mohammed Siraj was not racially abused at the SCG, says Indian-Australian cricket fan

India TV News  

An Indian-Australian spectator who was among the section of the crowd who were asked to leave the stand for alleged racial abuse of Indian players at the Sydney Cricket Ground on day 4 of the third Test between India and Australia defended the accused section of the crowd, a total of six people, saying that he did not hear any …

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