India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and all-rounder Washington Sundar were targeted at the Gabba in Brisbane. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Siraj was called a “grub” by some spectators.
“The guys behind me have been calling – shouting – both Washington and Siraj grubs,” a spectator named Kate was quoted as saying by the newspaper.
“It started targeted at Siraj and it was a chant similar to the SCG one (in which fans sang to the tune of Que Sera, Sera but substituted the lyrics with Que Shiraz, Shiraz).
“But this time it was Siraj. I suspect it’s not a coincidence that it’s Siraj being targeted post the SCG stuff.”
“Siraj, give us a wave, give us a wave, give us a wave. Siraj, you bloody grub,” a man in the stands was heard yelling.
This is the second instance when the Indian players have been racially abused.
Earlier, Siraj and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah were targeted by the spectators at the Sydney Cricket Ground during the third day’s play in the third Test between Australia and India, a Cricbuzz reported. Responding to the issue, the Indian team management led by the captain Ajinkya Rahane, and other senior players reported the case to the match officials including the match referee David Boon, umpires Paul Wilson, and Paul Rieffel, the report added.
India and Australia are facing each other in the fourth and final Test in Brisbane. Australia ended the first day at 274/5.
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