The 2 former on-field rivals have been seen in deep dialogue after the match, and the second was captured on video from a distance, adopted by the footage making its option to social media.
Harbhajan appeared very animated in the course of the dialogue, attempting to elucidate one thing to his counterpart from Pakistan, although it stays unclear what the topic of their talks was.
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The controversy had erupted when Akmal made the controversial remark throughout Pakistan’s T20 World Cup match towards India, who gained the group-stage match by six runs. Pakistan have been later eradicated from the match.
Reacting to Akmal’s remark, Harbhajan had stated: “Kamran Akmal ought to perceive that there isn’t a must say something about anybody’s faith and make enjoyable of it. I want 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 finished to avoid wasting your neighborhood, your moms and sisters. Ask this out of your ancestors, at 12 o’clock the Sikhs used to assault Mughals and rescue your moms and sisters, so cease speaking nonsense.”
Akmal later apologised for his phrases.
“I deeply remorse my latest feedback and sincerely apologize to @harbhajan_singh and the Sikh neighborhood. 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 really sorry. #Respect #Apology,” Akmal had posted on X after the backlash.
As for the WCL match on Saturday, Pakistan defeated India by 68 runs.
Akmal top-scored for Pakistan along with his 40-ball 77, along with his opening accomplice Sharjeel Khan (72 off 30) as the opposite star batsman. The duo added 145 runs for the primary wicket in 10.5 overs. Sohaib Maqsood later scored 51 off 26 balls.
In response, India may solely attain 175 for 9, regardless of Suresh Raina’s 40-ball 52 and Ambati Rayudu’s 23-ball 39. Wahab Riaz and Shoaib Malik took three wicket every to assist Pakistan prohibit India.