Indian fans racially abused during India vs Eng Test

July 05, 2022 08:43

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Some Indian fans were allegedly subjected to racial abuse during the rescheduled fifth Test match between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

The Indian fans took to Twitter to post photos and videos of the alleged incident, which they claimed took place in the final session on Day 4 of the Test on Monday.

England and Wales Cricket Board and Warwickshire released official statements, promising to investigate the matter.

"We are very concerned to hear reports of racist abuse at today's Test match. We are in contact with colleagues at Edgbaston who will investigate. There is no place for racism in cricket. Edgbaston has been working hard to create a safe and inclusive working environment," the ECB said in a statement.

A number of allegations were made on social media on Monday evening following the close of play.

The allegations were highlighted by Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq, who said it was "disappointing to read", and flagged several of the allegations via retweets on his Twitter account.

Rafiq's testimony in front of a parliamentary select committee last year sparked an investigation into his claims of institutional racism at Yorkshire which resulted in ECB charges and ultimately major reforms.

One of the Tweets that Rafiq retweeted read: "Racist behaviour at @Edgbaston towards Indian fans in block 22 Eric Hollies. People calling us Curry C**ts and paki bas****s. We reported it to the stewards and showed them the culprits at least 10 times but no response and all we were told is to sit in our seats. @ECB_cricket"

A reply from the official Edgbaston Twitter account in response to Rafiq said: "Were incredibly sorry to read this and do not condone this behaviour in anyway. Well be investigating this ASAP."

Stuart Cain, Chief Executive at Edgbaston, said: "Im gutted by these reports as we're working hard to make Edgbaston a safe, welcoming environment for all.

"Having seen the initial tweets, Ive spoken personally to the gentleman who raised them and were now speaking to the stewards in this area to establish what happened. Nobody should be subject to any form of abuse at Edgbaston. So, once weve got all the facts, we will make sure this issue is addressed swiftly," Cain added.

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