Top Stories: Things that made news in the cricket world today

Cricket Australia releases an official statement apologizing to team India over racial abuse by spectators

• While some banter even from the crowd is fine, and adds excitement to the game, the matter takes an ugly turn if it crosses the line.
• Mohammad Siraj had reported been called a monkey by some drunk Australian fans in the crowd.
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India reluctant to travel Brisbane for the final Test; CA unwilling to arrange a replacement venue

• The UK strain of Covid-19 is quite dangerous and the governments across the globe are taking necessary precautions to curb its spread.
• The Men in Blue will then lock horns against England at home from February 5 to March 28.
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I am demoralised, depressed and under pressure, says Deepak Hooda; BCA set to investigate his brawl with Krunal Pandya

• Deepak Hooda has said that he will take no further part in the tournament this year.
• Meanwhile, Ajit Lele, the secretary of the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA) stated that the Board is waiting for the manager’s report regarding the matter.
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Ravi Ashwin reveals he had dealt with racial abuse in the past at the SCG

• Ashwin asserted that he was at the receiving end of the Australian crowd hurling abuses and slangs at him in the past.
• Further, the whole episode is being investigated by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket Australia (CA).
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BCCI should make sure that a strong message is sent to CA for racial abuse of Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah: Pragyan Ojha

• Siraj had to bear the brunt of a few drunk Australian supporters when he was fielding at fine leg.
• Bumrah couldn’t evade the wrath of the audience either. Later, the Indian team termed the incident as an ‘insulting’ one.
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Michael Hussey, Shane Warne slam Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah’s racial abusers in the SCG Test

• Former Australian greats Michael Hussey and Shane Warne lashed out at the ones, who abused Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.
• Hussey stated that the visiting team don’t deserve to be treated in such a humiliating manner.
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