Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, must be handled iron fist: Ravichandran Ashwin

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday stated racist abuse from the gang on the Sydney Cricket Ground just isn’t new and must be handled an iron fist after some spectators have been ejected for targetting Indian gamers throughout the ongoing third Test towards Australia right here on Sunday.
Speaking on the finish of the fourth day’s play, Ashwin stated the Indian gamers have confronted racism in Sydney earlier too.
“We have faced racism in Sydney earlier too. It needs to be dealt with iron fist,” Ashwin instructed reporters on the post-day press convention.
Sydney Test Racism: Mohammed Siraj complains of abuse, spectators eliminated
Play was halted for a couple of minutes on the fourth day of the match after India pacer Mohammed Siraj complained of abuse from a piece of the gang right here, resulting in expulsion of some spectators and an unreserved apology from the host board.
Local media reported that six folks have been expelled from the bottom by the safety throughout the almost 10-minute halt within the on-ground proceedings.
Ashwin added, “In 2011, I didn’t know what racism is and how you are made to feel small. And people also join the laugh.”
Australian coach Justin Langer additionally condemned the unsavoury incident.