London: A new controversy seems to be brewing over the 5th Test between India and England being played at the Edgbaston Stadium. Indian fans on the field have accused locals of hurling racial comments against them.

The England Cricket Board has expressed regret over the incident. At the same time, the ECB has assured to investigate the matter.

In tweets on social media, Indian fans have said that England fans in block 22 on the field made racial comments against them, alleging that even after reporting for 10 minutes, no action was taken by the ECB.

However, when the incident went viral on social media, ECB officials have apologized. The England and Wales Cricket Board says they were ashamed of the incident. The ECB has ordered an investigation into the matter. The ECB said in a statement: “We’re saddened to know this. We condemn this incident.

The matter will be investigated at the earliest and very strict action will be taken. The England and Wales Cricket Board makes it clear that there is no place for racism in cricket.”

Meanwhile, After the end of the fourth day’s play of the Edgbaston Test, the match seems to be completely in England’s grip. Chasing a target of 378 runs, England were 259 for the loss of three wickets. England need 119 runs to win on the last day of the match.

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