During the second session of the fourth day on Sunday, India players huddled in the centre after Siraj, standing at the square leg boundary, complained of abuse. It happened not long after Siraj was hit for two consecutive sixes by Cameron Green in his over.
This prompted the security personnel to enter the stands and look for problem-makers before a group of people was asked to leave the stands. The umpires also intervened and were seen chatting with the players. According to Cricbuzz, more than six persons from the crowd were removed from the stands.
“Cricket Australia condemns in the strongest terms possible all discriminatory behaviour,” said Sean Carroll, Cricket Australia’s Head of Integrity and Security according to a report in cricket.com.au, which added that the number of fans evicted was six.
“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…