Six spectators
were removed from the stands at the Sydney Cricket Ground on the fourth day
after Mohammad
Siraj raised
concerns with the umpires. This comes a day after India filed a racial abuse complaint
against the spectators.

Just
before the start of the 87th over, Siraj had a conversation with the
on-field umpires and his teammates following which the umpires made their way
to the stand. Minutes later, security staff and police joined following
which six people were asked to leave the area. The play, which was suspended
for 10 minutes, was then resumed.

On Saturday, India filed a complaint after players,
including Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah, were subjected to racial abuse from the
crowd.

Following this, Sean Carroll, Cricket Australia’s Head of
Integrity and Security, issued a statement saying people who sought to vilify or
harass had no place in Australian cricket.

“Cricket Australia condemns in the strongest terms possible all
discriminatory behavior. 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,” he said.

“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,” he added.