Kamran Akmal apologizes to Harbhajan Singh for disrespectful comments on Sikh religion

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal apologized to Harbhajan Singh for his disrespectful remarks towards the Sikh religion.

For the unversed, During a panel discussion after the India vs Pakistan match at the T20 World Cup, Kamran Akmal made a controversial racist remark about Arshdeep's religion.

Absolutely disgusting, hateful and deplorable statements by Pakistani specialists including former Pak cricketer Kamran Akmal covering #INDVPAK match against Indian player Arshdeep Singh because he is Sikh. pic.twitter.com/1GFrIsImWT

— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) June 10, 2024

His remarks didn't go well with Harbhajan Singh and the former India off-spinner lambasted Akmal. "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", Harbhajan Singh said in a social media post on Twitter.

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

Following Harbhajan Singh's outrage, Kamran Akmal issued an unconditional apology on the matter, "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, Akmal wrote on X, tagging the former India cricketer.

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

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