Legendary Pakistani cricketer Kamran Akmal made a controversial remark about Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh during the TV broadcast of the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup in New York. The clash between Harbhajan Singh and Kamran Akmal in the WCL brought the controversy back to the forefront.
The incident angered fans on social media and elicited a strong response from former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. About a month later, Harbhajan and Akmal were interviewed during the World Legends Championship (WCL) in Birmingham.
The debate started during the World Legends Championship (WCL) in Birmingham. After the India-Pakistan match in the WCL, which Pakistan won by 68 runs, Harbhajan and Akmal were spotted having a heated conversation. A video shot from a distance showed Harbhajan and Akamal having a lively conversation, though the exact topic of their conversation remains unclear.
Last month, the line-up was launched during the exciting India-Pakistan T20 World Cup in New York. Akmal spoke about Arshdeep’s services in a news broadcast panel when the pacer was bowling his final over. Harbhajan Singh was quick to criticize Akmal for his inappropriate and disrespectful remarks. Akmal apologized publicly, but Harbhajan rebuked him again and warned him not to make such comments in the future.
Harbhajan said,
This is a very absurd and childish statement that only a ‘nalayak’ can make. Kamran Akmal should understand that there is no need for him to say anything about any religion and ridicule it.
Harbhajan further defended the Sikh movement by emphasizing its historical significance. He said,
Ask your ancestors this, the Sikhs were attacking the Mughals and rescuing your mothers and sisters, so stop the nonsense. It is good that he understood so quickly and apologized but he should not try to harm the Sikhs again or any religion. To be, we respect all religions, be they Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism or Christianity.
In the WCL, Pakistan batted first in the T20Is. Akmal scored a fifty along with Sharjeel Khan and Sohaib Maksood to take Pakistan to 243 for four. In return, India was restricted to 175 for nine, despite a combative 52 from Suresh Raina. Wahab Riaz and Shoaib Malik were outstanding bowlers, taking three wickets each.
Kamran Akmal realizes his mistake and says he should not make such remarks to Arshdeep Singh. He feels guilt at the moment when he uses such absurd language for the player. Harbhajan Singh said to Kamran Akmal that he should not use this in the future. And after that, Kamran Akmal apologizes to Harbhajan Singh. Then, both are talking lively in the field.
The clash between Harbhajan Singh and Kamran Akmal in the WCL brought the controversy back to the forefront. Harbhajan Singh was quick to criticize Akmal for his inappropriate and disrespectful remarks. While the details of their conversation are unknown, it is clear that the incident has left a mark on both players. Cricketers remain on high alert as players from both countries get into their interactions on and off the field.
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