Harbhajan Singh’s controversial commentary
Harbhajan, who was part of the commentary panel for the high-stakes final, made controversial comments while Anushka and Athiya were spotted conversing in the stadium during the match. Expressing his thoughts, Harbhajan questioned their understanding of the game.
“Yahi main soch raha tha ki baat cricket ki ho rahi hogi ya phir films ki..kyunki cricket ke baare mein toh main jaanta nahi kitni samajh hogi (This is what I was thinking if they are talking about cricket or films..Because I don’t know how much they understand cricket),” said Harbhajan during his commentary stint.
Social media backlash
The moment Harbhajan’s comments reached the public domain, social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), erupted with criticism. Fans and users expressed their disapproval of Harbhajan’s remarks, emphasizing the need for respectful and unbiased commentary during such crucial matches.
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Fans took to social media to voice their discontent with Harbhajan’s comments, calling them inappropriate and uncalled for. Many users criticized the veteran spinner for diverting the focus from the intense match to personal remarks about the actresses. His controversial commentary quickly became the talk of the town, overshadowing the on-field action. The incident has reignited discussions about the role of commentators in maintaining the spirit of the game and avoiding unnecessary controversies.
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Here is how fans reacted:
Did Harbhajan Singh doing commentary just say that Anushka and Athiya probably don't know much about cricket? Vile
— Ria Chopra(@riachops) November 19, 2023
Not only does Harbhajan Singh cry about his ex team mate on Twitter 24*7, he also sits and passes extremely misogynistic comments, today about Anushka and Athiya Shetty, during his commentary stint. Never seen a more shameless man. Pathetic
— Bhavya M. (@BhavyaaDhoni) November 19, 2023
“Shayad filmon ki baatein hori hai ya cricket ki, pata nahi cricket ki kitni samajh hogi”, said Harbhajan while the camera was on Anushka and Athiya
— Moana (@ladynationalist) November 19, 2023
Harbhajan Singh on Anushka Athiya chatting "Movies ke baare me baat kar rahe honge , cricket ka kya hi knowledge hoga "
— Niki (@niki_naughty) November 19, 2023
Official response awaited
As the backlash continues to grow, it remains to be seen how the cricketing community and broadcasting authorities will respond to Harbhajan’s comments. The incident has brought attention to the responsibility that comes with being in the commentary box, especially during major sporting events.
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