Kamran Akmal Issues Public Apology to Harbhajan Singh and Sikh Community for His Racist Comments During IND vs PAK ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Match (See Post)

The Indian National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team ICC T20 match in New York was at its climax as Arshdeep Singh was given the responsibility if defending 18 runs in the last over. At the same time, Akmal had stated on national television “Kuch bhi ho sakta hai, 12 baj gaye hai” (Anything can happen, it’s already 12). Harbhajan Singh reposted the video. The comments were seen as derogatory towards the sigh community and many people including Harbhajan Singh called out Kamran Akmal. The former Pakistan cricketer shared a public apology for his comments saying he has immense respect for the Sikh community and he never intended to hurt anyone. See the post below.  Harbhajan Singh Slams Kamran Akmal After Latter Makes Racial ‘12 Baj Gaye Hain’ Remark on 'Sikhs' for Arshdeep Singh on Live TV During IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2024 Match.

Post shared by Harbhajan Singh

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

Public Apology by Kamran Akmal

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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