Harbhajan Singh engages in animated dialog with Kamran Akmal after ‘Sikh joke’ incident throughout T20 World Cup 2024

Harbhajan Singh and Kamran Akmal have been seen having an animated chat on the sidelines of the India Champions versus Pakistan Champions encounter within the World Championship of Legends 2024 occasion on Saturday, July 6, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Final month, in the course of the high-octane India versus Pakistan conflict within the T20 World Cup 2024, Akmal made an insulting comment about Arshdeep Singh and the Sikh group that garnered a pointy reply from Harbhajan. The previous wicketkeeper-batter made the controversial remark throughout his look as an professional on a Pakistani TV channel, as he analysed the marquee encounter.

“Kuch bhi ho sakta hai… Dekhein final over karna Arshdeep Singh ne hai. Waise uska rhythm nahi laga. 12 bajj gaye hai (Something can occur. The final over will likely be bowled by Arshdeep Singh; he hasn’t regarded in an awesome rhythm. And It’s already 12),” Akmal had mentioned on a present.

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After this remark, Akmal acquired widespread criticism from followers and Harbhajan additionally launched a scatching on him.

“Lakh di laanat tere Kamraan Akhmal.. You must know the historical past of sikhs earlier than u open ur filthy mouth. We Sikhs saved ur moms and sisters after they have been kidnapped by invaders, the time invariably was 12 o’clock . Disgrace on you guys.. Have some Gratitude,” Harbhajan mentioned.

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Later, Akmal did challenge an apology however the harm had already been carried out. On Saturday, a video exhibiting the 2 former cricketers partaking in an animated dialog has grabbed eyeballs on social media. Whereas the audio of their interplay is not out there, followers are guessing that they have been speaking concerning the controversial incident.

Pakistan Champions defeated India Champions in a high-scoring encounter by 68 runs as Akmal scored a blistering 77 off 40 balls, hitting 9 fours and 4 sixes. Sharjeel Khan and Sohaib Maqsood additionally scored half-centuries as Pakistan posted 243/4 of their 20 overs. In reply, Harbhajan-led India Champions have been restricted to 175/9 as Wahab Riaz and Shoaib Malik bagged three wickets apiece.

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