Imran Tahir 'verbally and racially abused' at Pink ODI
Cricket South Africa has released a statement about the incident that occurred at the Pink ODI between Imran Tahir and a cricket fan.
Cricket South Africa has released an official statement following the incident and an investigation is currently being conducted.
Reports have been making the rounds that Tahir assaulted a child who allegedly called him 'useless', but till date, no footage of this apparent incident has surfaced.
A video has circulated on social media featuring Tahir in an altercation with a fan, with CSA on Monday releasing a statement on the matter:
"Cricket South Africa has noted and is aware of the circulation of video footage featuring Imran Tahir on social media and Whatsapp groups.
"Imran Tahir was verbally and racially abused by an unknown man during the fourth One-Day International (ODI) against India at the Wanderers Stadium on Saturday. Tahir reported the incident to the stadium security, and was subsequently accompanied by two security personnel to identify and to have the man ejected from the stadium. Tahir made no physical contact with the offender or any of the children in the vicinity. The incident is under investigation with the CSA and stadium security teams.
"In accordance with the ICC Anti-racism code, spectators who engage in racist conduct are to be ejected from the stadium and can face further sanctions and criminal prosecution."