Harbhajan Singh has strongly criticised Kamran Akmal for making offensive remarks against Sikhs during a TV show. The incident occurred on 'Bara Muqabla' on Ary News, where Akmal questioned the decision to give Sikh cricketer Arshdeep Singh the crucial 20th over in India vs. Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 Group A match, making derogatory comments about his religion.
Akmal's statement sparked widespread outrage, with another guest on the show endorsing his remarks, fueling the controversy further. The clip of the incident went viral, drawing condemnation from people worldwide. Harbhajan Singh expressed his disapproval of the offensive comments through his official social media account.
Kamran Akmal has issued an apology for his offensive remarks, expressing deep regret for his words and offering a sincere apology to Harbhajan Singh and the Sikh community. He acknowledged that his comments were inappropriate and disrespectful, emphasising his utmost respect for Sikhs worldwide and clarifying that he never intended to cause harm. Akmal concluded his statement by expressing genuine remorse, stating, "I am truly sorry," via his official 'X' account.