Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has come under fire for making insensitive comments about Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh and the Sikh community during the T20WorldCup. The remarks, perceived as racist, were made during a panel discussion where none of the other members intervened. Akmal mocked Arshdeep Singh regarding his faith. Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh responded strongly, highlighting the historical significance of the Sikh community and condemning Akmal's comments.
"You Should know the history of Sikhs before you...": Harbhajan Singh (@harbhajan_singh) slams Former Pak Cricketer Kamran Akmal over controversial remark on #Arshdeep #HarbhajanSingh #Cricket #Arshdeep #Sikhs #KamranAkmal https://t.co/wXBWJqjLEj
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Former Pakistan cricketer #KamranAkmal mocks Indian cricketer #ArshdeepSingh regarding his faith - #WATCH What comes across as more shocking is that none of the panel members who were present said anything when Kamran Akmal passed this racist comment...: @karishmasingh22 shares… https://t.co/w5It600M6y
Former Pakistan cricketer #KamranAkmal mocks Indian cricketer #ArshdeepSingh regarding his faith. You should know the history of sikhs... We Sikhs saved ur mothers and sisters when they were abducted by invaders...: #HarbhajanSingh (@harbhajan_singh) hit out at Kamran Akmal.… https://t.co/e9ai9CaLRW
What Arshdeep's catch in the penultimate over v/s Pak in the #t20USA meant for punjabi's especially in an era where random, bigoted & ill-informed trolls put Khalistani label on just about anyone @thetribunechd @jomalhotra @japs99 https://t.co/2EUcqVogAB
Harbhajan Singh lashes out at Kamran Akmal for making insensitive comments about Arshdeep Singh and Singh community 😡 Full support @harbhajan_singh paaji 👏🏻 #cricket #t20worldcup https://t.co/lXF8KdmU0c
Harbhajan Singh lashes out at Kamran Akmal for making insensitive comments about Arshdeep Singh and Singh community 😡 Full support @harbhajan_singh pajji 👏🏻 #cricket #t20worldcup https://t.co/hIvgaQ3lRy