Cricket Australia (CA) has reacted to the incident of racial abuse against Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah from members of the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). CA in a statement said, "Cricket Australia condemns in the strongest terms possible all discriminatory behaviour. If you engage in racist abuse, you are not welcome in Australian cricket.
"CA is awaiting the outcome of the International Cricket Council's investigation into the matter reported at the SCG on Saturday. Once those responsible are identified, CA will take the strongest measures possible under our Anti-Harassment Code, including lengthy bans, further sanctions, and referral to NSW Police.
"As series hosts, we unreservedly apologise to our friends in the Indian cricket team and assure them we will prosecute the matter to its fullest extent."
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will also investigate the matter. The CCTV footage was being reviewed to help ICC.
"At the SCG, we pride ourselves on welcoming anyone and everyone in a safe and inclusive environment," Kerrie Mather, Venues NSW's Chief Executive, said. "We are taking this extremely seriously. If those involved are identified, they will be banned from the SCG and all Venues NSW properties under our Act."
Earlier, the Indian team had lodged a complaint of facing racial abuse from the crowd during the third Test between Australia and India in Sydney. The two teams are facing each other in the third match of the four-Test series. Australia took the first-innings lead and eventually handed a target of 407 runs to the visitors.
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