NZ vs Ind: Indian commentator verbally abused by New Zealand fan for refusing autograph

India defeated New Zealand by 7 runs in fifth and final T20I to register a memorable 5-0 whitewash over hosts. Virat Kohli's men became first side in world to whitewash an opponent in a five-match T20I series. Blackcaps were dominating game at one point but similar to previous two games, y threw away match y had almost won.

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NZ vs Ind: New Zealand fan banned for abusing Indian commentator

But re was an unfortunate incident that took place during final T20I. A spectator was evicted from Bay Oval for reportedly misbehaving with an Indian commentator.  spectator n returned to unleash a tirade of abuse at Indian commentator.

According to a leading New Zealand daily, a 24-year-old man was arrested for trespassing around 10:20 pm local time after he and ar man were escorted out by security when y took offence to an Indian commentator declining a request to sign an autograph. commentator’s identity has yet t been revealed.

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One of men somehow made his way back into Bay Oval and continued tirade which led to police intervening. This is second time in a span of two months that New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has been forced to ban a spectator for some form of abuse on ground. Last month, an Auckland man was banned by cricket board from attending matches for two years for directing a racist insult at England fast bowler Jofra Archer, which was coincidentally at same venue during a Test match.

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report furr claimed that Sunday’s incident was described as unsavoury, abuse was loud and foul-moud and within earshot of media tent. NZC Public Affairs Manr Richard Boock said spectator will be prohibited from New Zealand grounds for rest of home season. NZC is weighing up any furr action. However, it is unlikely for fan to face severe punishment as he did t make any racist comment.

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