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In criticising the Pakistan staff’s efficiency within the World Cup 2023, their former all-rounder Abdul Razzaq went overboard, making a controversial touch upon Indian actress Aishwarya Rai. Together with Razzaq within the press convention, the likes of Umar Gul and Shahid Afridi had been additionally current. Whereas Gul and Afridi did not make the remark, their refusal to sentence it in the course of the presser left a bitter style within the mouths of many, together with Shoaib Akhtar. After criticising Gul and Afridi over their response to Razzaq’s remark, Akhtar put forth one other perspective in a recent publish on social media.
After the video of Razzaq’s remark and Afridi, Gul’s response went viral on social media, Akhtar slammed the trio. Afterward, nonetheless, the Rawalpindi Categorical advised that Afridi wasn’t in a position to perceive what Razzaq actually mentioned.
“I simply had a phrase with @SAfridiOfficial. He known as & mentioned that he genuinely didn’t perceive what was mentioned in any other case he would have condemned it there & then.
I extremely condemn the inappropriate joke/comparability made by Razzaq.
No lady must be disrespected like this.
Individuals seated beside him ought to have raised their voice instantly somewhat than laughing & clapping.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 14, 2023
He has condemned it on TV as effectively and in clear phrases with me on the cellphone,” Akhtar tweeted.
Earlier, Akhtar had tweeted: “I extremely condemn the inappropriate joke/comparability made by Razzaq. No lady must be disrespected like this. Individuals seated beside him ought to have raised their voice instantly somewhat than laughing & clapping.”
I extremely condemn the inappropriate joke/comparability made by Razzaq.
No lady must be disrespected like this.
Individuals seated beside him ought to have raised their voice instantly somewhat than laughing & clapping.— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 14, 2023
For the reason that controversy spiraled, Razzaq has issued a clarification, apologising for his remarks. Even Afridi and Gul issued statements, saying they condemned what occurred in the course of the presser.
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