IND vs PAK, ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Kamran Akmal Apologises for Inappropriate Comments Against Arshdeep Singh, Says ‘I’m Truly Sorry’

Akmal's remarks came during the tense penultimate over of the clash, when Pakistan needed 17 runs in the last over in their chase of 120. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep performed the task to perfection, sealing a six-run win over the arch-rivals. Akmal, while analysing the match on ARY News, made the controversial comments on Arshdeep before he came in to bowl.

Kamran Akmal (Credit: GEO Twitter)

A day after being called out for making disrespectful comments against India pacer Arshdeep Singh, former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal apologised for his "inappropriate" remarks while analysing the recent T20 World Cup clash between the two sides in New York. Akmal's remarks came during the tense penultimate over of the clash, when Pakistan needed 17 runs in the last over in their chase of 120. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep performed the task to perfection, sealing a six-run win over the arch-rivals. Akmal, while analysing the match on ARY News, made the controversial comments on Arshdeep before he came in to bowl. 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.

In a viral video, Akmal was seen making fun of Arshdeep's Sikh religion, prompting a furious response from ace Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Harbhajan.

Kamran Akmal Apologises Arshdeep Singh

"Kuch bhi ho sakta hai... Dekhe last over karna Arshdeep Singh ne hai. Waise uska rhythm nahi laga. 12 baj gaye hai (Anything can happen. The last over will be bowled by Arshdeep Singh; he hasn't looked in a great rhythm. And It is already 12)," he said.

In the video reposted by Harbhajan, Akmal was also seen laughing with other panellists on the show. The Indian off-spinner lashed out at Akmal. Shahid Afridi’s ‘No Talent’ Comment Video Resurfaces After Pakistan Cricket Team Struggle in ICC T20 World Cup 2024 (Watch Video).

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The win at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York put India at the top of Group A with four points from two wins.

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