Last week, Indian fast bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah were at the receiving end of racist abuse by Australian fans, who were ejected from the Sydney Cricket Ground. This incident, which marred an enthralling draw in the third Test, a torrent of indignation from the Indian team and profuse apologies from Cricket Australia. The International Cricket Council is reportedly investigating the incident. Later, Gautam Gambhir complained that players were regularly subjected to racial abuse in Australia and South Africa. This may well be true, but anyone who has attended an international cricket match in any ground in India will
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