Former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq got here out with a public apology after huge uproar over his feedback on Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai on a Pakistan information channel on Tuesday. Razzaq posted a video of the apology on Samaa TV, claiming that he didn’t wish to ‘hurt anyone’s sentiment’.
Razzaq appeared on Samaa TV to handle the scenario. He acknowledged, “Yesterday, we were talking about cricket coaching and intentions. I had a slip of tongue and mistakenly took Aishwarya Rai’s name. I apologise to her personally. I did not intend to hurt anyone’s sentiment.”
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The apology got here after a number of of Razzaq’s teammates together with Shoaib Akhtar and Shahid Afridi condemned the remarks by the previous cricketer. “I would never have good and pious kids if I marry Aishwarya Rai,” Razzaq had stated in a press convention additionally attended by Shahid Afridi.
The comment, extensively thought-about inappropriate, has garnered criticism from followers and fellow cricketers alike. Shahid Afridi, who confronted backlash for seemingly endorsing Razzaq’s feedback by laughing and clapping, clarified his stance. Afridi acknowledged that he was unaware of Razzaq’s assertion in the course of the press convention and solely realized about it after watching the clip at house. Despite not understanding the content material of the comment, Afridi acknowledged the error, expressing, “I saw the clip when I went home and realized that Abdul Razzaq made a wrong statement. I knew he had a mike in his hand and will say something. He has a habit of getting beaten by shoes. I will just text him to apologize for what he said as it was wrong.”
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar additionally blasted Razzaq type his feedback on Aishwarya Rai. “”I highly condemn the inappropriate joke/comparison made by Razzaq. No woman should be disrespected like this. People seated beside him should have raised their voice right away rather than laughing & clapping,” he posted on the social media platform X (previously known as Twitter).
I extremely condemn the inappropriate joke/comparability made by Razzaq.
No girl needs to be disrespected like this.
People seated beside him ought to have raised their voice immediately moderately than laughing & clapping.
— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 14, 2023
The controversial feedback have sparked a social media storm, with customers condemning Razzaq, Afridi, and Gul for his or her reactions. Some customers expressed shock at Afridi’s response, contemplating his stature and the potential impression on Aishwarya Rai and her household. The incident has additionally fueled discussions concerning the accountability of public figures in endorsing inappropriate statements.
