Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh was in no temper to tolerate a racist remark from former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal on present Group India star Arshdeep Singh. As India took on Pakistan in a tense T20 World Cup 2024 conflict in New York, Akmal made a racist ‘Sikh’ joke at Arshdeep, the video of which went viral on social media. Because the video caught Harbhajan’s consideration, the spinner took to social media, blasting the previous Pakistan wicket-keeper batter whereas educating him a historical past lesson too. Akmal later issued an apology.
In a video reposted by Harbhajan, Akmal was a part of a panel on ARY Information. Throughout the present, he made a controversial comment about Arshdeep’s faith and acknowledged, “Kuch bhi ho sakta hai… 12 baj gaye hai (Something can occur. It’s already 12).”
His remarks did not sit effectively with Harbhajan and he lambasted Kamran for his remarks over Arshdeep and wrote on X, “Lakh di laanat tere Kamraan Akhmal.. You need to know the historical past of Sikhs earlier than you open your filthy mouth. We Sikhs saved your moms and sisters after they have been kidnapped by invaders, the time invariably was 12 o’clock . Disgrace on you…Have some Gratitude.”
Lakh di laanat tere Kamraan Akhmal.. You need to know the historical past of sikhs earlier than u open ur filthy mouth. We Sikhs saved ur moms and sisters after they have been kidnapped by invaders, the time invariably was 12 o’clock . Disgrace on you…Have some Gratitude @KamiAkmal23https://t.co/5gim7hOb6f
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 10, 2024
Akmal issued an apology to Harbhajan and the Sikh group, saying he deeply regrets the remark made. “I deeply remorse my current feedback and sincerely apologize to @harbhajan_singh and the Sikh group. My phrases have been inappropriate and disrespectful. I’ve the utmost respect for Sikhs everywhere in the world and by no means meant to harm anybody. I’m actually sorry.”
I deeply remorse my current feedback and sincerely apologize to @harbhajan_singh and the Sikh group. My phrases have been inappropriate and disrespectful. I’ve the utmost respect for Sikhs everywhere in the world and by no means meant to harm anybody. I’m actually sorry. #Respect #Apology
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) June 10, 2024
Coming to the match, Pakistan gained the toss and put India to bat. Nonetheless, the Indian batters didn’t get issues going for them on this powerful floor as star openers Virat Kohli (4) and Rohit Sharma (13) failed to attain huge. Rishabh Pant (42 in 31 balls, with six fours) gave the impression to be enjoying on a distinct pitch.
He had helpful partnerships with Axar Patel (20 in 18 balls, with two fours and a six) and Suryakumar Yadav (seven in eight balls, with a 4). Nonetheless, the decrease center order crumbled below the strain of scoring runs on such a troublesome pitch and India might make simply 119 in 19 overs.
Haris Rauf (3/21) and Naseem Shah (3/21) have been the highest bowlers for Pakistan. Mohammed Amir bought two scalps whereas Shaheen Shah Afridi bought one.
Within the run-chase, Pakistan took a extra measured method and Mohammed Rizwan (31 in 44 balls, with a 4 and 6) held one finish regular. Nonetheless, Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) bought essential wickets of skipper Babar Azam (13), Fakhar Zaman (13), Shadab Khan (4), Iftikhar Ahmed (5) as effectively, which stored the strain intact on Pakistan. With 18 runs wanted within the closing over, Naseem Shah (10*) tried to win it for Pakistan, nonetheless, Arshdeep Singh (1/31) made positive Pakistan fell quick by six runs.
Bumrah secured the ‘Participant of the Match’ for his match-winning spell.
With ANI Inputs
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