BCCI objects to Hussain's 'donkey' comment

The India cricket board has objected to former England captain Nasser Hussain's comments during this week's Twenty20 game at Old Trafford when he referred to some India fielders as "donkeys."

"Hussain's comment was totally uncalled for," Board of Control for Cricket in India vice president Rajiv Shukla said on Friday. "Every player has to be respected irrespective of his performance and I don't think this comment was appropriate."

Shukla's reaction came after Hussain's critical remarks on air while commentating during the game on Wednesday.

Hussain said: "I would say the difference between the two sides is the fielding. England are an allround good fielding side. I do believe that India have a few very good fielders and one or two donkeys in the field."

Hussain made the comment when Parthiv Patel muffed catching out Kevin Pietersen off pace bowler Munaf Patel.

World Cup champion India lost to England by six wickets, continuing a dismal tour. India was whitewashed in the four-test series, and begins a five-game one-day series on Saturday.