Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has lashed out at former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal after his controversial comments about Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, after which Kamran Akmal issued a public apology. Former Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal faced widespread outrage after his controversial comments on social media. The comments made by Akmal during the panel discussion on ARY News were considered insulting and inappropriate, leading to strong reactions. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed him for his comments.
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
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During the T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and Pakistan, Akmal’s comments about Arshdeep’s religion led to controversy. Akmal made this comment when Arshdeep Singh was bowling the last over during the match. A video of Akmal’s comment on social media platform X has been posted by Harbhajan Singh, in which he is seen saying anything can happen… 12 baj hai hai. The comment was considered insulting to the Sikh community.
Akmal was criticized by Harbhajan Singh for these comments and on X Harbhajan expressed his anger and wrote, Lakh di lanat tere Kamran Akmal..You should know the history of Sikhs before you open your dirty mouth. When your mothers and sisters were abducted by invaders, we Sikhs saved them. The time was always 12 o’clock. You should be ashamed… show some gratitude.
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
On social media platform X, Akmal has apologized in response to this reaction. Akmal said in a post on X that he deeply regrets his recent comments. I sincerely apologize to Harbhajan Singh and the Sikh community. What I said was inappropriate and insulting. I have great respect for Sikhs all over the world and it was not my intention to offend anyone. I’m really sorry. Along with his post he wrote respect and hashtag apology.