Harbhajan Singh has strongly condemned Kamran Akmal for his offensive remarks directed towards Sikhs during a TV show. The incident occurred during the program 'Bara Muqabla' on Ary News, where Akmal made derogatory comments about Arshdeep Singh, a Sikh cricketer, questioning the decision to entrust him with the crucial 20th over during India vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match.
Akmal's statement, suggesting that giving the over to a Sikh player was unwise due to his religion, sparked widespread outrage. Another guest on the show further fuelled the controversy by endorsing Akmal's remarks.
The clip of the incident quickly went viral, drawing condemnation from people around the world. Harbhajan Singh, taking a stand against the offensive comments, expressed his disapproval through his official social media account.
Kamran Akmal has issued an apology for his offensive remarks, expressing deep regret for his words and offering a sincere apology to Harbhajan Singh and the Sikh community. He acknowledged that his comments were inappropriate and disrespectful, emphasising his utmost respect for Sikhs worldwide and clarifying that he never intended to cause harm. Akmal concluded his statement by expressing genuine remorse, stating, "I am truly sorry," via his official 'X' account.