Cricket Australia issues unreserved apology

Indian paceman Jasprit Bumrah (2nd L) celebrates his wicket off Australian batsman Cameron Green with teammates on day two of the third cricket Test match at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) between Australia and India. Pic/AFP

Cricket Australia "unreservedly" apologised to the Indian team for alleged racial abuse by some spectators during ongoing Sydney here. "Cricket Australia condemns in the strongest terms possible all discriminatory behaviour," said Sean Carroll, CA's Head of Integrity and Security.

"As hosts, we unreservedly apologise to our friends in the Indian cricket team and assure them we will prosecute the matter and take the strongest measures under our Anti-Harassment Code, including lengthy bans, further sanctions and referral to NSW Police," Carroll added.

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