Practically a month later, Akmal and Harbhajan got here nose to nose throughout the India vs Pakistan match on the World Championship of Legends (WCL) match in Birmingham.
The latest encounter between former cricket rivals Harbhajan and Kamran has garnered vital consideration within the sporting world. The incident, which occurred after the match, was captured on video and extensively shared on social media platforms.
Reflecting on their dialog, Akmal informed Paktv.television, “(Mujhse galti hui thi aur wahi ek baat chal rahi thi) I made a mistake, and that was the one subject being mentioned. It was by no means my intention, and I can by no means suppose negatively about anybody’s faith. I’ve made that clear. It ought to be achieved as a result of I’m youthful, they’re seniors and an awesome off-spinner in Indian and world cricket.”
Kamran talks to Harbhajan on making enjoyable of Babar
“Then we talked, and also you might need seen Babar being mocked. Little doubt, Babar can also be an awesome batsman in Pakistan cricket; he has scored probably the most lots of for Pakistan. Little doubt, Brian Lara and Babar’s class do not match, they usually should not be in contrast. However as cricketers, we should not mock anybody. So I talked about it, and he (Harbhajan) additionally agreed that it should not have occurred from his aspect both,” he added.
The controversy stemmed from an inappropriate comment made by Kamran Akmal throughout Pakistan’s T20 World Cup match in opposition to India, which India gained by a slim margin of six runs.
Reacting to Akmal’s remark, Harbhajan mentioned, “Kamran Akmal ought to perceive that there is no such thing as a have to say something about anybody’s faith and make enjoyable of it. I wish to ask Kamran Akmal if he is aware of the historical past of Sikhs, who’re Sikhs and all of the work that Sikhs have achieved to save lots of your neighborhood, your moms, and sisters.”
Within the aftermath of the backlash, Kamran Akmal issued a public apology. “I deeply remorse my latest feedback and sincerely apologize to @harbhajan_singh and the Sikh neighborhood. My phrases had been inappropriate and disrespectful. I’ve the utmost respect for Sikhs all around the world and by no means supposed to harm anybody. I’m really sorry,” Akmal wrote on X.
