Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, needs to be dealt with iron fist: Ashwin
Sydney: Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday said racist abuse from the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground is not new and needs to be dealt with an iron fist after some spectators were ejected for targetting Indian players during the ongoing third Test against Australia here on Sunday.
Speaking at the end of the fourth day's play, Ashwin said the Indian players have faced racism in Sydney earlier too.
"We have faced racism in Sydney earlier too. It needs to be dealt with an iron fist," Ashwin told reporters at the post-day press conference.
The play was halted for a few minutes on the fourth day of the match after India pacer Mohammed Siraj complained of abuse from a section of the crowd here, leading to the expulsion of some spectators and an unreserved apology from the host board.
Local media reported that six people were expelled from the ground by the security during the nearly 10-minute halt in the on-ground proceedings.
Ashwin added, "In 2011, I didn't know what racism is and how you are made to feel small. And people also join the laugh."
Australian coach Justin Langer also condemned the unsavory incident.
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Young entrepreneur killed in road mishap in Padubidri
Padubidri: A man who was seriously injured in a road accident on the National Highway 66 stretch near the Yermal Thenka bridge early Wednesday died while undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
The deceased has been identified as Abhishek, owner of Gowjee Events in Mangaluru. The accident occurred around 2 am when he reportedly lost control of his car, which veered off the road, crashed into an electricity pole and then entered a nearby field.
Police said Abhishek was travelling alone from Udupi to Mangaluru, while his friends were following in separate vehicles. They, along with local residents, rushed him to a private hospital in Mukka, but he did not survive his injuries.
The car was left completely damaged due to the impact. Police noted that a larger mishap was avoided because the area was experiencing a power cut at the time of the crash.
Padubidri Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the incident.
