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Xtra Time Web Desk: Cricket Australia on Wednesday confirmed that the Indian cricketers were subject to racial abuse by a section of the crowd during the third test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Sean Carroll, CA’s Head of Integrity & Security, has provided an update on the investigation into crowd behavior during the Sydney test.

In an official statement Cricket Australia further stated that the six fans evicted from the stadium on Day 5 did not indulge in any racial abuse. The CA is already investigating on their own with the help of CCTV footage to find the real culprits.
“Cricket Australia has submitted its report into crowd behavior at the SCG during the third Test against India to the International Cricket Council.
“CA confirms that members of the Indian cricket team were subjected to racial abuse. CA’s own investigation into the matter remains open, with CCTV footage, ticketing data and interviews with spectators still being analysed in an attempt to locate those responsible. Spectators who are found to have breached CA’s Anti-Harassment Code face lengthy bans, further sanctions and referral to NSW Police.
“CA’s investigation concluded that the spectators filmed and/or photographed by media in the Brewongle Stand concourse at the conclusion of the 86th over on day four of the Test did not engage in racist behaviour.
 “As stated at the time of the incident, CA has a zero tolerance policy towards discriminatory behaviour in all forms and, as hosts of the Border-Gavaskar series, apologises to the Indian men’s cricket team.
“CA is awaiting confirmation from NSW Police that it has completed its investigation into the matter and will not offer further comment until it is received.”

Indian cricketers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj faced racial abuse during the SCG Test on Day 3, the latter was once again at the receiving end from a section of the fans on Day 4.

Siraj complained to the on-field umpires of racial abuse again, after which six of them were ejected from the stadium.