Cricket-Officials investigate racist abuse allegations at Edgbaston test


  • Cricket
  • Tuesday, 05 Jul 2022

Cricket - Fifth Test - England v India - Edgbaston, Birmingham, Britain - July 3, 2022 General view during England's first innings Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - Warwickshire County Cricket Club said officials are investigating allegations of racist behaviour among members of the crowd at Edgbaston on the fourth day of the fifth test between England and India.

A number of supporters said on Twitter they had been targeted by racist abuse from other fans at the Birmingham venue on Monday.

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