Southampton [UK]: Two fans were removed from the ground after they were found directing racist comments towards New Zealand cricketers. The incident happened during the fifth day\u2019s action in the World Test Championship final at the Ageas Bowl.<\/p>\n
Taking to Twitter, Claire Furlong, ICC GM \u2014 Marketing and Communications, confirmed the same and wrote: \u201cJust to let you know, two individuals have been identified and removed from the venue for their conduct. Thanks for taking the time to contact @ajarrodkimber and I, we really don\u2019t stand for that sort of behaviour in cricket.\u201d
\nThis after a fan had brought the matter to her notice having heard the same during live coverage. Taking to Twitter, Dominic da Souza had written: \u201c@ClaireFurlong14 @ICCMediaComms hey folks, is there anyone at the ground taking note of crowd behaviour? There is a patron yelling abuse at the NZ team. There\u2019s been some pretty inappropriate stuff throughout the day, including reports of racist abuse directed at LRPL Taylor.\u201d<\/p>\n
In the match, India skipper Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara were at the crease when stumps were called and will look to start well on Wednesday as the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final moved to the reserve day to decide the winner of the summit clash.<\/p>\n
India finished the fifth day at 64\/2 with Tim Southee claiming the wickets of the Indian openers in the third and final session. India have taken a lead of 32 with Kohli and Pujara unbeaten on 8 and 12 respectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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