Kamran Akmal: Harbhajan Singh denounces Kamran Akmal as ‘nalaayak’ regardless of apology from Pakistan cricketer over ‘racist’ comment | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh denounced former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal as ‘Nalaayak’ for his ‘racist’ comment about India pacer Arshdeep Singh in the course of the high-octane India-Pakistan conflict in New York on Sunday.
Harbhajan, whereas acknowledging Akmal’s apology following the incident, cautioned that such transgressions ought to by no means be repeated.
In an interview with ANI, Harbhajan Singh said, “That is an completely absurd assertion and an extremely infantile act that solely a ‘Nalaayak’ particular person can perpetrate. Kamran Akmal should comprehend that there isn’t a necessity to touch upon or mock anybody’s faith.”
“I want to inquire of Kamran Akmal whether or not he’s conscious of the historical past of Sikhs, their id, and the myriad contributions Sikhs have made to safeguard your group, your moms, and sisters. Seek the advice of your ancestors and be taught that on the stroke of midnight, the Sikhs would launch assaults on the Mughals to rescue your moms and sisters, so chorus from spouting nonsense,” Harbhajan added.

“It’s commendable that he swiftly realized his error and apologized, however he ought to by no means once more try to offend any Sikh or any faith. We maintain all religions in excessive regard, be it Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, or Christianity…,” Harbhajan elaborated.
Akmal issued a public apology on Tuesday following his controversial remarks, which ignited widespread indignation. Akmal’s feedback, made throughout a panel dialogue on ARY Information, had been deemed disrespectful and inappropriate, eliciting sturdy reactions, particularly from Harbhajan Singh.
Akmal had said, “Kuch bhi ho sakta hai… 12 baj gaye hai (Something can occur. It’s already 12),” in a video reposted by Harbhajan Singh. The remark was perceived as derogatory in direction of the Sikh group.
In response to the backlash, Akmal took to social media platform X to difficulty a heartfelt apology.
“I deeply remorse my latest feedback and sincerely apologize to Harbhajan Singh and the Sikh group. My phrases had been inappropriate and disrespectful. I’ve the utmost respect for Sikhs everywhere in the world and by no means supposed to harm anybody. I’m really sorry. #Respect #Apology,” Akmal posted.

Harbhajan had earlier castigated Akmal for his remarks, expressing his ire and disappointment.
“Lakh di laanat tere Kamraan Akhmal.. You must know the historical past of Sikhs earlier than you open your filthy mouth. We Sikhs saved your moms and sisters once they had been kidnapped by invaders, the time invariably was 12 o’clock. Disgrace on you… Have some Gratitude,” Harbhajan wrote on X.