T20 World Cup 2024: Harbhajan Singh calls Kamran Akmal 'Nalayak' after receiving apology

Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has lashed out at former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal again for his offensive comment on the Sikh community.

Harbhajan had received a public apology from Akmal a day earlier. However, Bhajji sternly reprimanded Akmal, warning him to be more cautious with his words going forward.

"Kamran Akmal’s statement was absurd and childish. The kind of thing only a ‘Nalayak’ (fool) would say. He should understand that it is unacceptable to make such remarks about someone’s religion. I would like to ask Kamran Akmal if he is aware of the history and contributions of the Sikh community, who have worked tirelessly to protect people, including the women of his community," said Harbhajan.

Notably, during the match between arch-rival India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2024, Akmal had made shocking remark about the religion of Indian player Arshdeep Singh, who bowled the final over of the match.

"Kuch bhi ho sakta hai… Dekhein last over karna Arshdeep Singh ne hai. Waise uska rhythm nahi laga. 12 bajj gaye hai, (Anything can happen, Arshdeep Singh will be bowling the final over, but he hasn’t looked to be in great rhythm. And it’s already 12 o’clock)," Akmal had said.

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However, afte facingr heavy criticism from Harbhajan, Akmal had promptly apologized.