MacGill apologies to Sarwan

MacGill apologies to Sarwan

ADELAIDE, DEC 18: Australian leg-spinner Stuart MacGill has apologised to West Indies' 12th man Ramnaresh Sarwan over an incident on the third day of the third cricket Test at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, match referee Alan Smith said.

The players collided in the players' race, just off the field, as MacGill was returning to the Australian dressing room after being controversially dismissed late in the day.

Smith interviewed both players after play last night.

In a statement issued on Monday, Smith said he had warned MacGill he should be more careful in future.

Smith said in the statement: ``MacGill regrets the collision, which he did not intend. However, he has accepted responsibility for the accident and has apologised warmly to Sarwan -- this apology has been equally warmly accepted.

``The captains, players and management of Australia and the West Indies are determined that the good relationship between the teams should carry on as before.

``Having completed my inquiry into the incident, I am satisfied the teams have sorted it out amicably, but I have warned MacGill he should be more careful in future.''

The incident occurred shortly after MacGill had been ruled out, caught behind the wicket, by Australian umpire Steve Davis.

TV replays showed the ball had struck MacGill's helmet, but made no contact with his bat or gloves.