As India faced Pakistan in a tense T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York, Kamran Akmal made a racial 'Sikh' joke at Arshdeep Singh, which went viral on social media.
Indian former cricketer Harbhajan Singh was in no condition to tolerate a racial remark by former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal about current Team India blower Arshdeep Singh. As India faced Pakistan in a tense T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York, Kamran Akmal made a racial 'Sikh' joke at Arshdeep, which went viral on social media. When the video reached Harbhajan's notice, he went to social media to bash the former Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman while teaching him some history. Kamran Akmal eventually made an apology.
The video
Absolutely disgusting, hateful and deplorable statements by Pakistani specialists including former Pak cricketer Kamran Akmal covering match against Indian player Arshdeep Singh because he is Sikh. pic.twitter.com/1GFrIsImWT
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates)Harbhajan Singh's response
Lakh di laanat tere Kamraan Akhmal.. You should know the history of sikhs before u open ur filthy mouth. We Sikhs saved ur mothers and sisters when they were abducted by invaders, the time invariably was 12 o’clock . Shame on you guys.. Have some Gratitude 😡😡🤬 https://t.co/5gim7hOb6f
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)Kamran Akmal issues apology
I deeply regret my recent comments and sincerely apologize to 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.
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India Vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first. However, Indian batters struggled on this tricky surface, with top openers Virat Kohli (4) and Rohit Sharma (13) unable to score large. Rishabh Pant (42 from 31 balls, six fours) appeared to be playing on a separate pitch.
With 18 runs needed in the last over, Naseem Shah (10*) attempted to win it for Pakistan, but Arshdeep Singh (1/31) ensured Pakistan fell short by six runs. Bumrah won the 'Player of the Match' award for his match-winning performance.