ICC Match Referee Jeff Crowe statement following media reports relating to India spinner Harbhajan Singh

The following is a statement from Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees following media reports that India spinner Harbhajan Singh made monkey gestures towards the Sydney crowd during the first final of the tri-series against Australia on Sunday:

“I have investigated the alleged incident with Cricket Australia’s ground security officials after reading newspaper reports and viewing related photographs that have been published. After reviewing all available information, I conclude that there is no need to take any action against Harbhajan Singh.”