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Xtra Time Web Desk: Two spectators were thrown out of the Ageas Bowl on the fifth day of the ICC World Test Championship Final between India and New Zealand for shouting racist comments aimed at New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor.

"We received reports of abuse directed at the New Zealand players," a spokesman for the International Cricket Council said. "Our security team was able to identify the culprits and they were ejected from the ground."

International Cricket Council general manager of marketing and communications Claire Furlong posted on her Twitter feed that two individuals had been identified and removed from the venue at The Hampshire Bowl in Southampton, England, for their conduct on day five of the test between the Black Caps and India.

The ICC was awaiting a full report from their security team over the matter. There were reports of alleged racial abuse of Black Caps veteran Ross Taylor, but there was no verification of racial abuse from security at the venue or the players.

A complaint was made by a New Zealand fan watching the game on television.

“There is a patron yelling abuse at the NZ team. There's been some pretty inappropriate stuff throughout the day, including reports of racist abuse directed at LRPL Taylor,” wrote Dominic da Souza on the social media platform Twitter.

Black Caps pacer Tim Southee said the side was unaware of problems with the crowd.

That's the first I've heard of it. The game's always played in good spirits on the field, we're not sure what's happening off the field.”

Taylor made 11 in New Zealand’s first innings as the Black Caps were dismissed for 249, giving them a first innings lead of 32. India reached 64-2 by stumps, with one more day to play.