India vs England, 5th Test: Indian fans called “Curry C**ts”, “paki bas****s” during Edgbaston test; ECB launches investigation - WATCH

Birmingham: Warwickshire and Edgbaston officials are investigating allegations of racism in the crowd during day four of England's fifth Test against India.

A number of allegations were made on social media by Indian fans that faced racial abuse from other fans on Monday evening following the close of play.

Racist behaviour at @Edgbaston towards Indian fans in block 22 Eric Hollies. People calling us Curry C**ts and paki bas****s. We reported it to the stewards and showed them the culprits at least 10 times but no response and all we were told is to sit in our seats. @ECB_cricket pic.twitter.com/GJPFqbjIbz

— Lacabamayang!!!!!!! (@AnilSehmi) July 4, 2022

#racism #ENGvIND #Edgbaston #verbalabuse Disappointed to hear and see racist slur against Indian players @imShard and @mdsirajofficial by the spectators in the south lower stand at Edgaston, UK.

Cricket is no longer a gentlemen's game here in the UK :( pic.twitter.com/WmqFPjUh8P

— pavan (@pspavan007) July 4, 2022

The most disgusting racist behaviour and language I have ever seen and experienced today @Edgbaston. Never in my life did I expect this could happen. Racism is rife in 2022. @ECB_cricket #NoRoomforRacism #ENGvIND #ENGvsIND pic.twitter.com/9ZvkA3fSCa

— Dhruv Patel (@Dh2uv) July 4, 2022

Former Yorkshire cricketer Azeem Rafiq highlighted the claims on Twitter sharing a thread that flagged several of the allegations and said, "This is so disappointing to read."

This is so disappointing to read @Edgbaston @WarwickshireCCC @kushm94 i am so sorry about the abuse you have faced

Solidarity ???????? https://t.co/caovz1G6eO

— Azeem Rafiq (@AzeemRafiq30) July 4, 2022

In response to Rafiq's tweet, Edgbaston account said: "We're incredible sorry to read this and do not condone this behaviour in anyway. We’ll be investigating this ASAP."

The England Cricket Board (ECB) has expressed concern at allegations of racial abuse in a statement posted on its Twitter account.

"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. Edgbaston has been working hard to create a safe and inclusive environment," it said in a statement.

Edgbaston has been working hard to create a safe and inclusive environment. If you’ve experienced or witnessed any discrimination, find out how to report it here: https://t.co/M7NjhFVPwg

— England and Wales Cricket Board (@ECB_cricket) July 4, 2022

Warwickshire County Cricket Club released a statement on Monday night in which Stuart Cain, Chief Executive at Edgbaston, said: "I’m gutted by these reports as we’re working hard to make Edgbaston a safe, welcoming environment for all.

"Having seen the initial tweets, I’ve spoken personally to the gentleman who raised them and we’re now speaking to the stewards in this area to establish what happened.

Club Statement

???? “Nobody should be subject to any form of abuse at Edgbaston.”

???? https://t.co/7iv5t1VOwC#Edgbaston | #ENGvIND pic.twitter.com/VsYmyGIAyj

— Edgbaston (@Edgbaston) July 4, 2022

"Nobody should be subject to any form of abuse at Edgbaston. So, once we’ve got all the facts, we will make sure this issue is addressed swiftly." (UNI)