Previous Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq. (Source: X)
Previous Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq brought out a public apology after enormous outcry over his talk about Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai on a Pakistan news channel on Tuesday. Razzaq published a video of the apology on Samaa television, declaring that he didn’t wish to ‘harm anybody’s belief’.
Razzaq appeared on Samaa television to deal with the circumstance. He mentioned, “Yesterday, we were speaking about cricket training and objectives. I had a slip of tongue and wrongly took Aishwarya Rai’s name. I apologise to her personally. I did not mean to injure anybody’s belief.”
Enjoy Abdul Razzaq’s public apology HERE …
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The apology followed numerous of Razzaq’s colleagues consisting of Shoaib Akhtar and Shahid Afridi condemned the remarks by the previous cricketer. “I would never ever have excellent and pious kids if I wed Aishwarya Rai,” Razzaq had actually stated in an interview likewise participated in by Shahid Afridi.
The remark, commonly thought about improper, has actually gathered criticism from fans and fellow cricketers alike. Shahid Afridi, who dealt with reaction for apparently backing Razzaq’s remarks by chuckling and clapping, clarified his position. Afridi mentioned that he was uninformed of Razzaq’s declaration throughout journalism conference and just learnt more about it after viewing the clip in the house. Regardless of not understanding the material of the remark, Afridi acknowledged the error, revealing, “I saw the clip when I went home and recognized that Abdul Razzaq made an incorrect declaration. I understood he had a mike in his hand and will state something. He has a routine of getting beaten by shoes. I will simply text him to excuse what he stated as it was incorrect.”
Previous Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar likewise blasted Razzaq form his discuss Aishwarya Rai. “”I extremely condemn the unsuitable joke/comparison made by Razzaq. No lady needs to be disrespected like this. Individuals seated next to him must have raised their voice immediately instead of chuckling & & clapping,” he published on the social networks platform X (previously called Twitter).
I extremely condemn the unsuitable joke/comparison made by Razzaq.
No lady ought to be disrespected like this.
Individuals seated next to him needs to have raised their voice immediately instead of chuckling & & clapping.– Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) November 14, 2023
The questionable remarks have actually stimulated a social networks storm, with users condemning Razzaq, Afridi, and Gul for their responses. Some users revealed shock at Afridi’s action, considering his stature and the prospective effect on Aishwarya Rai and her household. The occurrence has actually likewise sustained conversations about the obligation of public figures in backing unsuitable declarations.