Bangladesh cricketer Sabbir Rahman is in trouble after Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club complained to him racially abusing and throwing stones at Elias Sunny. The incident took place during a Dhaka Premier League (DPL) T20 match in Dhaka on Wednesday (June 16), as alleged by the club.

The complaint says Rahman threw stones at Sunny and called him 'kalo' (black). The Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club informed umpire about the incident and the play was held up for a while.

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After the match, Dhanmondi Club wrote a letter to the BCB requesting disciplinary action. “[Sabbir Rahman] used abusive and racially discriminate language against Sunny. As a professional cricketer, such behavior is not only indecent but also a punishable offense,” the letter said. 

“In this case, you are specially requested to take disciplinary action against Sabbir Rahman,” the letter further said.

Sunny talked to ESPNCricinfo about the racial abuse and recalled the incident which forced him to inform the officials. “I asked him thrice whether he himself understood what he was saying, but he kept repeating it. I got angry, after which the umpires had to separate us. But he kept calling me ‘kalo’ (referring to his skin colour) repeatedly from the outfield. We won the match so I didn’t react too much.

“During today’s match, when we were fielding, Rupganj’s bus had arrived near the BKSP 3 ground. He started teasing me with the same kalo, kalo. I didn’t react at first. But shortly afterward, he threw a stone at me. I maintained the protocol by telling the umpires. Play was stopped for a while. I also spoke to the match referee.”

(With ESPNCricinfo Inputs)