In a recent turn of events, former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq foundhimself issuing a public apology to Bollywood actress Aishwarya RaiBachchan. This came after he made controversial comments during a pressconference, mistakenly involving Aishwarya Rai’s name while discussingcricket and coaching.
Razzaq, acknowledging his error, expressed regret, stating, “It shouldn’thave been done. I heartily apologize to her.”
In the apology video, Abdul Razzaq emphasized that using the actress’s namewas unintentional and should not have occurred in the first place. Hesincerely acknowledged his mistake and conveyed his apologies for theinadvertent slip of the tongue.
Cricket legend Shahid Afridi, who was seen laughing during Razzaq’scontroversial statements, later explained that the references made byRazzaq were unethical and inappropriate. Afridi condemned such statementsand urged Razzaq to issue a public apology. Subsequently, Abdul Razzaqpromptly released the apology video, addressing the situation andexpressing remorse for his unintended comments.
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The controversy arose when Abdul Razzaq, in an earlier media address aboutPakistani cricket, used Aishwarya Rai as an example to illustrate hispoint. He made a candid statement, saying, “If one marries Aishwarya withthe intention of having pious kids, it is not possible.”
The statement was met with laughter from others present. Following ShahidAfridi’s insistence, Razzaq apologized publicly, acknowledging theimpropriety of his comments and the need for a swift correction.