Last Update: July 09, 2022, 09:48 AM IST
Police arrest fan after allegations of racism
Several supporters said on Twitter that they were subjected to racist abuse by other fans at the Birmingham venue on the fourth day of the 5th Test.
Birmingham Police said they arrested a man on Friday following allegations of racist behavior during a Test match against England India came to light earlier this week in Edgbaston.
Several supporters said on Twitter that they were subjected to racial abuse by other fans at the Birmingham venue on the fourth day of the Test, which England won by seven wickets to draw the series 2-2.
“A 32-year-old man has been arrested for racially aggravated public order violations following reports of racist, abusive behavior at a Test match in Birmingham on Monday,” Birmingham Police said in a statement.
“He is in custody for questioning.”
The incident was also highlighted on Twitter by former Yorkshire spinner Azim Rafiq, whose allegations of institutional racism at the club rocked English cricket last year.
Warwickshire said they will deploy undercover spotters for the second Twenty20 between England and India at Edgbaston on Saturday.
India won the first T20 of the three-match series by 50 runs.
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