Announcer sacked for introducing Panesar in Indian accent
Updated On: 01 December, 2013 02:36 AM IST | | AFP
A ground announcer for England's drawn tour match in Alice Springs on Saturday was stood down by Cricket Australia for pronouncing Monty Panesar's name in an Indian accent. David Nixon had also been cautioned on Friday for comments made about Joe Root, according to a report.
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“Cricket Australia deemed the conduct of the PA announcer as inappropriate and as such he will take no further part in the match,” a CA spokesperson said. Panesar, 31, who has played 48 Tests, was born in England of Indian descent.

England’s Monty Panesar on Day Two of the tour match against Australia’s Chairman’s XI at Traeger Park in Alice Springs on Saturday. Pic/AFP
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