Spectators ejected for abusing New Zealand players

Southampton: Two spectators were removed from the Ageas Bowl for abusing some New Zealand players on day five of the ongoing World Test Championship final against India here.

"We received reports of abuse directed at the New Zealand players. Our security team were able to identify the culprits and they were ejected from the ground," the ICC said in a statement. "We will not tolerate any sort of abusive behaviour in cricket."

According to a report in 'ESPNcricinfo', the "two fans were in Block M, which is just below the on-site hotel where both teams are staying." "It is understood that the abuse was both general and racist in nature.

The ground security was triggered into action after the ICC was alerted by some fans through social media about the two persons who allegedly carried out the abuse."

It is understood that most of the abuse was directed towards Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor. However, New Zealand pacer Tim Southee said none of the players are aware of any such incident.