‘Sexist, homophobic and racist’ abuse from football fans forces cancellation of cricket match in UK | Cricket News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: In a bizarre turn of events, a cricket match in Edinburgh (Scotland) was called off after allegations of abuse from football supporters.According to reports, the Murrayfield DAFS Cricket Club has claimed that their players were subjected to verbal abuse and physical assaults by football fans who were walking to a nearby friendly match between Rangers and Manchester United.Despite the presence of police officers nearby, the club claimed there was a lack of intervention. An investigation into the allegations is currently being conducted by the police, who have stated they are looking into the abuse reports but have not received complaints regarding their response to the incidents.The match, part of the East of Scotland Cricket Association division seven, was abandoned due to th...