Kamran Akmal Says Sorry to Harbhajan Singh for Hurtful Remarks on Sikh Community During IND vs PAK Clash
Kamran Akmal has apologised to Harbhajan Singh and the Sikh community for making offensive remarks against them on live TV.
Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has issued an apology to Harbhajan Singh for his derogatory remarks about Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh during a live stream following India’s six-run win over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York.
Kamran Akmal’s comments, perceived as mocking Arshdeep’s Sikh faith, have sparked widespread backlash, with Harbhajan Singh at the forefront of the criticism. Taking to Twitter, here’s what the ex-Pakistan cricketer said:
“I deeply regret my recent comments and sincerely apologize to @harbhajan_singh and the Sikh community. My words were inappropriate and disrespectful. I have the utmost respect for Sikhs all over the world and never intended to hurt anyone. I am truly sorry. #Respect #Apology”
The incident took place while Kamran Akmal was analyzing the final over of Pakistan’s chase on a Pakistani news channel. With 18 runs needed from the last six balls, the commentators speculated on Arshdeep’s ability to defend the runs.
It was during this discussion that Kamran Akmal made his controversial statement. Upon noticing this, Harbhajan Singh, a highly respected figure in Indian cricket, condemned Kamran’s remarks and racist comments on social media.
