Mumbai (PTI): The International Cricket Council has laid down elaborate guidelines in its anti-racism code and any breach of the code, introduced in March this year, will invite punitive action.

The action ranges from ejection from the ground to imposition of life ban on the errant spectator, who indulges in racist comments, taunts and similar despicable actions, from entering that cricket ground.

In addition, the spectator's image would also be captured on photos and video cameras to assist in criminally prosecuting the person and the ICC has instructed the match staging centres to implement these measures.

"The ICC and all its members shall ensure that ground officials and stewards at all international match ground venues are trained to take action against racist chanting and abuse," the code states.

"In this regard the member, hosting the relevant fixture will liase with the Chief Executive Officers of the participating member teams to ensure that the host member is made fully aware of specific terms and phrases which are particularly offensive to the participating members."