Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who has been roped in as one of many commentators for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, discovered himself in the midst of an issue on Sunday. Harbhajan, whereas commentating on the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals match within the IPL, used a relatively weird ‘kaali taxi (black taxi), reference to make a degree on English pacer Jofra Archer. The remarks by the previous India spinner, who has himself handled racism over time throughout his energetic cricketing days, triggered an enormous row on social media.
“London me kaali taxi ka meter tez bhaagta hai, Aur yaha pe Archer sahab ka meter bhi tez bhaaga hai (Just like the meter of London’s black taxis, Archer’s meter has additionally been on the upper facet),” Harbhajan was heard saying throughout his commentary stint within the SRH vs RR match.
Racism at Peak
Harbhajan Singh Calling Archer Kali Taxi pic.twitter.com/ijdEqFgNbX— (@Biswajeet_2277) March 23, 2025
A lot of followers took to social media to lambast Harbhajan on the matter and search an apology from him. The Turbanator, nevertheless, hasn’t but issued a clarification or apologised on the matter.
Harbhajan Singh has referred to as Jofra Archer a black taxi driver with a excessive meter worth simply now within the Hindi commentary. That is vile and disgusting. Please ban him.
— (@FourOverthrows) March 23, 2025
He referred to as Jofra Archer a “black London taxi” throughout stay commentary Throughout IPL.
Disgrace Disgrace Disgrace#HarbhajanSingh #JofraArcher #IPL2025 #RRvsSRH #CSKvsMI pic.twitter.com/zNPlVeBfgN— Pakistan Cricket Workforce USA FC (@DoctorofCricket) March 23, 2025
London me kaali taxi ka meter tez bhaagta hai, Aur yaha pe Archer sahab ka meter bhi tez bhaaga hai – Harbhajan on air
— Rinku (@SahalFan) March 23, 2025
As for the match, the Sunrisers posted a whopping 286 runs on the board, the second-highest complete in IPL historical past, due to Ishan Kishan and Travis Head‘s exemplary performances. The Royals, then again, might solely rating 242 runs whereas chasing the ‘file’ goal.
Archer did not impress a lot with the ball as he went on to leak 76 runs in his quota of 4 overs, with out taking a single wicket.
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