Published: Mar 04, 2015, 09:04 PM (IST)
Edited: Mar 04, 2015, 09:04 PM (IST)
Johannesburg: Pakistani-decent South African spinner Imran Tahir was reportedly subjected to a not so friendly incident during his side’s overwhelming 201-run win over Ireland at the Manuka Oval on Tuesday.
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South Africa’s 201-run win over Ireland on Tuesday was marred by an incident involving a member of the crowd and Tahir. It has been reported that a man watching the match allegedly shouted out at the naturalized South African bowler that why doesn’t he go and stroke his pet camel.
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Tahir, who finished with bowling figures of 0-50 in his 10 overs, was fielding on the boundary when the incident took place, Sport24 reported. The leg break bowler reportedly alerted security authorities of the incident immediately, but only let the man off with a warning and allowed him to continue watching the match. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
South Africa cricket team management also deemed the behaviour to not be of a derogatory nature and have not taken any further action, the report added.
