Middlesex reports racial abuse incident during Sussex match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Middlesex Cricket has reported that a team member was racially abused by a spectator during their One-Day Cup match against Sussex at Radlett on August 11, 2026. The individual, identified as a Sussex supporter, was ejected from the venue following the incident. Middlesex condemned the behavior and plans to work with the regulatory body to investigate. Sussex Cricket is also looking into the matter but has not made further comments at this time.
- •Middlesex reports racial abuse during match against Sussex.
- •Incident occurred on August 11, 2026, at Radlett.
- •The abuser was removed from the venue shortly after the event.
- •Middlesex plans to support their team member and address the issue.
- •Sussex Cricket is conducting its own investigation.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — Middlesex 'appalled' by racial abuse at Sussex match
"Middlesex say a member of their team was racially abused by a spectator at the club's One-Day Cup match against Sussex.
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