After Reports Of Racist Abuse At Indian Fans During Edgbaston Test, England Board Says "Will Investigate"

England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it was concerned to hear reports of racist abuse aimed at fans during the ongoing rescheduled fifth Test at Edgbaston between England and India. The ECB said it was in contact "with colleagues at Edgbaston" who will be investigating the matter. Azeem Rafiq, the former Yorkshire cricketer who had raised allegations of racism and bullying in Yorkshire, highlighted some tweets that described the racist abuse of Indian fans taking place in the Edgbaston crowd.

The England and Cricket Board tweeted that there was no place for racism in cricket, saying it will investigate the matter.

"We are very concerned to hear reports of racist abuse at today's Test match. We are in contact with colleagues at Edgbaston who will investigate. There is no place for racism in cricket," ECB tweeted.

We are very concerned to hear reports of racist abuse at today's Test match. We are in contact with colleagues at Edgbaston who will investigate. There is no place for racism in cricket

Azeem Rafiq shared and reacted to multiple posts alleging racism at the Edgbaston Test.

Disgusting!!!! https://t.co/1fcB8AQmwT

@ECB_cricket is this acceptable!?I mean after what has happened post @AzeemRafiq30 to still allow this is disgraceful#SayNoToRacism #ENGvIND #ENGvsIND https://t.co/FyvN2l5DqK

Solidarity @shaistaAzizToday has been another reminder for the game & the naysayers who have been too busy attacking myself @GeorgeDobell1 & @cricket_badger #EnoughIsEnough https://t.co/hn3KpT427J

Edgbaston's official Twitter handle also took note of one of Rafiq's Twitter post, replying: "We're incredible sorry to read this and do not condone this behaviour in anyway. We'll be investigating this ASAP."

We're incredible sorry to