'Real face' of Australian crowd: Racist chants of 'where's your visa?' erupt during Ind vs Aus test match, watch
A video from the India-Australia Test match has sparked outrage, capturing sections of the Australian crowd chanting "Where's your visa?" at Indian supporters. The incident, labeled as racist by many online, has intensified calls for stricter action against such behaviour in cricket.
As the intense final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia unfolds, the series has delivered drama worthy of a blockbuster. From fiery exchanges like Jasprit Bumrah's clash with Sam Konstas to the tension between Shubman Gill and Steve Smith, the action on the field has kept fans on edge. However, amidst this high-stakes cricket, a troubling video has surfaced, exposing an ugly side of the game¡ªracist behaviour from sections of the Australian crowd.
'Where's your visa?,' asks Australian crowd
Videos circulating on social media have captured a disturbing incident during the ongoing Test match in Australia, where sections of the crowd were heard chanting "Where's your visa?" repeatedly.
Real australian culture at display during test match. Racist crowd chanting "Where's your visa?" pic.twitter.com/oLvUMuY4Ib
¡ª GROK INDIA (@grokindia) January 3, 2025
The chants appeared to target the Indian section of the crowd¡ªidentifiable by their Indian flags¡ªwho had come to support their team.
The incident has sparked outrage online, with many calling it outright racism.
One user on X wrote, "Real face of Australian fans & their culture on display during today's Sydney Test match."
Real Face of Australian fans & their culture at display during today's Sydney test match. Racist crowd chanting "Where's your visa?"#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/riiN2RQpQ4
¡ª Voice of Hindus (@Warlock_Shubh) January 3, 2025
Another demanded action, saying, "These Australian supporters should be banned from attending any cricket match involving the Indian team."
During the India vs Australia Test match, Australian fans' chants of "Show us your visa" were considered potentially racist and inappropriate to Indian supporters.
¡ª ISS?? (@_issWorld) January 4, 2025
This Australian supporters should be band from attending any cricket match of Indian team.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/Khftc6QNkX
Highlighting the absurdity, a user remarked, "Non-Australians in the stadium weren't illegal entrants; they were there after paying for it."
Where is your Visa? A racist chant at the SCG. Non-Australians in the stadium were not illegal entrants. They were there after paying for it. It¡¯s better not to be in a country that¡¯s hostile to the foreign visitors. pic.twitter.com/Pi4VJCzATN
¡ª Pramod Kumar Singh (@SinghPramod2784) January 3, 2025
Adding to the calls for accountability, a user tagged the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and questioned, "Racist or discriminatory behaviour is typically a breach, leading to fines, bans, or ejection. Please advise if you were made aware of this incident and what action, if any, has been taken?"
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¡ª The Humanism Project (@HumanismProject) January 3, 2025
Racist or discriminatory behaviour is typically a breach, leading to fines, bans, or ejection from the venue. Please advise if you were made aware of this incident and what action, if any has been taken?@RaceCommrAus @AusHumanRights you might want to investigate this? pic.twitter.com/PrtdbAVtxU
The incident has left cricket fans fuming, demanding stricter measures to curb such behaviour.
Australian crowd's behaviour under scrutiny amid India-Australia test series drama
The Australian crowd is known for its passionate involvement in cricket, but incidents like these reveal deeper issues within the sport.
This series has already been marked by intense moments, including Mohammed Siraj facing taunts from the stands during the Adelaide Test after a clash with Australian batter Travis Head.
Similarly, at the MCG, 19-year-old Sam Konstas fired up the home crowd after dismissing Virat Kohli, showing how spectators have become a significant part of the series' unfolding drama.
A sports fan summed it up aptly, telling The Tribune India, "In sports rivalry, being synonymous with competition is not a bad thing, but the underlying attitude of racism in Australia is still far more prevalent than many Indians like to believe."
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