Australia batsman David Warner on Tuesday condemned the racist slurs hurled at Indian gamers, notably pacer Mohammed Siraj, throughout the third Test right here and mentioned such behaviour by the spectators was not acceptable.
Siraj, on his maiden tour of Australia, and senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah have been abused for 2 consecutive days by the group.
Play was, in reality, halted on the fourth day for a couple of minutes after the Indian group complained to the umpires, which led to the expulsion of six spectators from the stands and an unreserved apology from Cricket Australia.
“I’d also like to say sorry to @mohammedsirajofficial and the Indian team as racism, and abuse is not in any way acceptable or tolerated anywhere at any time, and I would expect better from our home crowd,” Warner mentioned in an Instagram put up.
The Australian gamers had supported their Indian counterparts after the incidents with skipper Tim Paine even becoming a member of the Indian group huddle after Siraj’s complaints on the fourth day of the drawn match.
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India skipper Ajinkya Rahane mentioned the abuse was hurtful.
About the match, Warner mentioned it was nice to be again after an damage stored him out of the primary two video games.
“It was nice to be again out on the park once more this week. Was not the best end result for us however that is what Test cricket is all about. Five days of powerful cricket and properly executed to our guys for working as arduous as we might…
“…Congrats to India in the way they fought hard for the draw, and that’s why we love this game, it’s not easy. Move onto Brisbane now for the decider and what a place the Gabba is to play at,” he mentioned.
