‘Very sorry…’: Abdul Razzaq apologises for controversial comment on Aishwarya Rai

Former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq drew flak for evaluating reference to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan after Pakistan’s World Cup exit. Whereas hitting out on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s intentions, Razzaq shelled out a weird instance, mentioning the actress title. Social media slammed the previous Pakistan allrounder feedback and requested him to apologise.

The previous cricketer has now apologised for his controversial comment and mentioned he didn’t intend to harm anybody’s sentiments. Whereas showing on Samaa TV, he mentioned, “Yesterday, we had been speaking about cricket teaching and intentions. I had a slip of the tongue and mistakenly took Aishwarya Rai’s title. I apologise to her personally. I didn’t intend to harm anybody’s sentiment.”

In a tweet on X (previously Twitter), he additionally wrote, “I’m very ashamed of yesterday and I notice I mentioned very unhealthy phrases. I apologize to everybody, please forgive me.”

This is what occurred

Razzaq, whereas hitting out on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s intentions, shelled out a weird instance, mentioning the title of Aishwarya. Talking at a press convention, the place former gamers like Umar Gul and Shahid Afridi had been additionally current, Razzaq mentioned, “Right here, I’m referring to their (PCB’s) intention. Whereas I used to be enjoying, I used to be conscious of my captain Younis Khan’s good intentions. That gave me power and confidence, and with Allah’s assist, I used to be capable of carry out effectively for Pakistani cricket.” He added, whereas elaborating extra, “We don’t actually intend to enhance and improve the gamers, for my part. That may by no means occur for those who imagine that I’ll marry Aishwarya (Rai) to have a good-natured and ethical baby. Due to this fact, it’s essential to first amend your intentions.”

Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar condemned the inappropriate joke by Razzaq and in addition slammed Shahid Afridi and Umar Gul for clapping. Taking to X, he wrote, “I extremely condemn the inappropriate joke/comparability made by Razzaq. No lady needs to be disrespected like this. Folks seated beside him ought to have raised their voice instantly moderately than laughing & clapping”