Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Friday refuted the allegations of racial abuse levelled against him by Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, saying the spat between them was nothing more than an animated conversation.

“I haven’t done anything  we were just talking. It wasn’t even sledging  it was just normal talk out on the cricket field. I was concentrating on my batting,” he told The Age.

Harbhajan denied making any racial comment and said he was focused on his own game throughout.

“I did not say anything racist. I do not know what is going on. I am here to play well for my country, to bowl well and to win this Test match.This is an important game for us and we have a chance to win  that’s what I’m focused on,” he said.

Meanwhile, speedster Brett Lee, who according to the Australians was hit by Harbhajan while running between the wickets triggering his spat with Symonds, has chosen to remain mum on the matter.

“I know there was an issue out there and I think it’s best to ask the umpires about it,” Lee said.