AUS vs IND: Team India files complaint of racial abuse against Siraj, Bumrah at SCG

The Indian management team has launched a complaint about two of their pacers- Bumrah and Siraj, after they faced racial abuse from the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the on-going third Test match. It has been learnt that the abuse occurred on the second and third day of the Test.

At the end of the third day’s play, a bunch of senior players of the Indian team, led by captain, Ajinkya Rahane and R Ashwin spoke to the two umpires, Paul Reiffel and Paul Wilson, bringing to their notice the racial abuse faced by the Indian duo.

A discussion between the umpires, security officials and the Indian players continued for about five minutes after end of day’s play. The Indian contingent then stayed back in the dressing room for a while before the Indian security official had a chat with the security officers at the ground, along with ICC security personnel at the ground. The issue rests with ICC who will take further action if required.

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Meanwhile, Australia ended Day three on the front foot after bowling out India for 244 runs. The hosts are currently in the drivers seat with a lead of 197 runs in the second innings, with eight wickets in hand. Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne are at the crease, with the score reading 103 for the loss of two wickets in 29 overs.