WC 2015 SA vs IRE: Imran Tahir asked to 'stroke pet camel' during WC tie
Johannesburg: Pakistani-decent South African spinner Imran Tahir was reportedly subjected to a not so friendly incident during his side's overwhelming 201-run win over Ireland at the Manuka Oval on Tuesday.
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South Africa's 201-run win over Ireland on Tuesday was marred by an incident involving a member of the crowd and Tahir. It has been reported that a man watching the match allegedly shouted out at the naturalised South African bowler that why doesn't he go and stroke his pet camel .
Tahir, who finished with bowling figures of 0-50 in his 10 overs, was fielding on the boundary when the incident took place, Sport24 reported.
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The leg break bowler reportedly alerted security authorities of the incident immediately, but only let the man off with a warning and allowed him to continue watching the match.
South Africa cricket team management also deemed the behaviour to not be of a derogatory nature and have not taken any further action, the report added.