{"id":81275,"date":"2024-06-11T21:17:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T21:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/kamran-akmal-apologizes-to-harbhajan-singh-after-controversial-statement\/"},"modified":"2024-06-11T21:17:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T21:17:08","slug":"kamran-akmal-apologizes-to-harbhajan-singh-after-controversial-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/kamran-akmal-apologizes-to-harbhajan-singh-after-controversial-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"Kamran Akmal apologizes to Harbhajan Singh after controversial statement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<figure class=\"featuredimg\">\n <\/p>\n<p class=\"captionimg\">Kamran Akmal apologizes to Harbhajan Singh after controversial statement<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Kamran Akmal made a controversial comment.<\/li>\n<li>Harbhajan Singh chastised Akmal on social media.<\/li>\n<li>Akmal apologized, expressing remorse and respect.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Kamran Akmal, a former cricketer from Pakistan, has issued an apology on social media in response to a controversial statement he made following the T20 World Cup 2024 match between India and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolnews.com\/sports\/2024\/06\/pakistan-team-is-disheartened-after-loss-to-india-azhar-mahmood\/\">Pakistan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan lost to India by a slim margin of six runs, which led Akmal to make an unsuitable comment during a television discussion in Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>Arshdeep Singh delivered the final over for India, and Akmal\u2019s disrespectful remark about Singh\u2019s Sikh faith, accompanied by laughter, rapidly spread on social media.<\/p>\n<p>Before the final over, when 18 runs were required, Kamran Akmal was heard saying: \u201cKuch bhi ho sakta hai\u2026 12 baj gaye hai\u2026 kisi Sikh ko nahi dena chaiye 12 baje over. (Anything can happen, It\u2019s 12 past midnight, a Sikh shouldn\u2019t bowl after midnight).\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The video triggered global outrage, with many in Pakistan condemning Akmal\u2019s offensive comment.<\/p>\n<p>Harbhajan Singh, a former Indian cricketer, responded strongly on social media, chastising Akmal for his disrespect.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShame on you Kamraan Akhmal\u2026 You should know the history of Sikhs before u open ur mouth. We Sikhs saved ur mothers and sisters when they were abducted by invaders, the time invariably was 12 o\u2019clock . Shame on you guys\u2026 Have some Gratitude Kamran Akmal,\u201d Harbhajan posted on his X profile.<\/p>\n<p>In the face of widespread criticism, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bolnews.com\/sports\/2024\/06\/india-vs-pakistan-kamran-akmal-advises-india-to-change-their-batting-order\/\">Akmal<\/a> apologized on Monday night. He acknowledged his error, expressed profound remorse, and offered a heartfelt apology to Harbhajan Singh and the Sikh community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI 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. 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