Australia U-19 cricketers face sanctions for mocking fans

Cricket Australia is considering sanctions and "cultural sensitivity training" for members of its men's U-19 squad over social media comments seen as mocking n-English speakers. governing body said it was "extremely disappointed" by incident during ongoing World Cup in South Africa, which it reported to International Cricket Council. fallout followed batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk posting "Quarter-final here we come" on Instagram ahead of ir clash with India on Tuesday, with several teammates including Oliver Davies and Liam Scott replying in langu interpreted as mocking n-native English speakers.

Cricket Australia's head of integrity and security Sean Carroll said "inappropriate langu" was t acceptable.

"Some of that langu could be interpreted as ridiculing n-native English langu speakers," he said in a statement late Thursday.

"I have spoken to players and expressed in uncertain terms that such langu has place in society and falls well short of standards we expect as Australian cricketers," he added.

" players have apologised for langu and have taken down posts." Sanctions were being considered, including education and cultural sensitivity training.

"Most of players do t have ir parents present with m in South Africa and some of m are mirs," he said.

"Accordingly, we believe it is appropriate to consider sanctions upon ir return home." U-19 World Cup began on January 17 and runs until February 9. Australia has so far won two of ir three games.