AUS v IND 2020-21: "How do you stop them?", Harbhajan Singh reveals he faced racial abuses from Australian crowd

Harbhajan Singh was once accused of making racial comments on Andrew Symonds.

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Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh revealed he was racially abused on previous Australia tours. He opened up about the issue after India pacers Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah complained about the unruly behavior of the crowd during Sydney Test.

Siraj and Bumrah were seen having a chat with the officials after the end of day three's play of the third Test between India and Australia. Even on the fourth day, Siraj went to the umpire and captain Ajinkya Rahane to inform them about the comments made by the crowd.

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The officials took action immediately and the police escorted six spectators out of the venue. The matter is currently being investigated by Cricket Australia.

Amid all this, Harbhajan posted a tweet sharing about his personal experience in Australia from the past. "I personally have heard many things on the field while playing in Australia about Me My religion My colour and much more.

"This isn’t the first time the crowd is doing this nonsense..How do u stop them ?? #AUSvIND", the tweet read.

 

 
 

By - 10 Jan, 2021

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