Former Pakistan keeper-batter Kamran Akmal has issued a public apology to Harbhajan Singh for “insulting” remarks on Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh’s religion during the IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 match in New York.
Kamran Akmal Made Insulting Remarks For Arshdeep
In a video reposted by veteran cricketer Harbhajan Singh, the former Pakistan cricketer, who was a part of the ARY News panel, made a controversial remark about Arshdeep Singh’s religion.
“Kuch bhi ho sakta hai… Dekhe last over karna Arshdeep Singh ne hai. Waise uska rhythm nahi laga. 12 baj gaye hai (Anything can happen. The last over will be bowled by Arshdeep Singh; he hasn’t looked in a great rhythm. And It is already 12),” Akmal said while laughing with other panelists on the show.
Watch the video:
Absolutely disgusting, hateful and deplorable statements by Pakistani specialists including former Pak cricketer Kamran Akmal covering #INDVPAK match against Indian player Arshdeep Singh because he is Sikh. pic.twitter.com/1GFrIsImWT
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) June 10, 2024
The comments were made during the 19th over of Pakistan’s chase during Sunday’s IND vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.
The video of Kamran Akmal’s controversial remarks went insanely viral on social media and soon caught the attention of Harbhajan Singh, who slammed the former Pakistani player for his remarks. He wrote:
“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 @KamiAkmal23”
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 @KamiAkmal23 😡😡🤬 https://t.co/5gim7hOb6f
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 10, 2024
Harbhajan Singh Makes Kamran Apologize
After Harbhajan Singh’s Tweet went viral on the internet, Kamran Akmal issued a public apology, where he condemned his inappropriate remarks towards the Sikh community. He replied:
“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”
Check out the Tweet:
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
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) June 10, 2024
IND vs PAK Brief Report:
Arshdeep Singh was asked to defend 17 runs in the last over and he did an amazing job. He gave away just 11 runs to ensure a six-run victory for the Indian cricket team. Arshdeep also dismissed Imad Wasim in the first delivery of the over to end up with the figures of 1/31 in his four overs.
Earlier in the game, the Men in Blue didn’t get off to an ideal start after being sent into bat by Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Superstar batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to make it big on a slugging New York pitch and were dismissed after scoring just 4 and 13 runs, respectively.
Rishabh Pant played a crucial knock of 42 runs in 31 balls, with six fours. He formed crucial partnerships with Axar Patel (20 in 18 balls, with two fours and a six) and Suryakumar Yadav (7 off 8 balls). However, the lower middle order bundled up and India was bowled out for 119 runs in 19 overs.
For Pakistan, Haris Rauf (3/21) and Naseem Shah (3/21) were the top bowlers. Mohammed Amir also picked two wickets and Shaheen Shah Afridi got one scalp.
Later, while chasing, Pakistan played cautiously, however, Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik Pandya (2/24) got crucial wickets from skipper Babar Azam (13), Fakhar Zaman (13), Shadab Khan (4) and Iftikhar Ahmed (5) to restrict Pakistan from chasing the total. Mohammad Rizwan played a crucial knock of 31 in 44 balls, including a four and six.
Bumrah won the ‘Player of the Match’ for his match-winning performance.