Skipper Sarfraz Ahmed breaks silence over his racial remarks against South African player
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ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Skipper Sarfraz Ahmed on Wednesday breaks silence over the issue of the racial remarks against the South African all rounder.
Sarfraz extended apology over his uncalled-for racist remarks in the second Durban ODI match.
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1/2 - I wish to extend my sincere apologies to any person who may have taken offence from my expression of frustration which was unfortunately caught by the stump mic during yesterday's game against SA. My words were not directed towards anyone in particular and... 8:46 PM - Jan 23, 2019 link
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In a series of tweets, the skipper said: "I wish to extend my sincere apologies to any person who may have taken offence from my expression of frustration which was unfortunately caught by the stump mic during yesterday's game against SA."
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2/3 - I certainly had no intention of upsetting anyone. I did not even mean for my words to be heard, understood or communicated to the opposing team or the cricket fans. I have in the past and will continue in future to appreciate the camaraderie of my fellow cricketers from... 8:47 PM - Jan 23, 2019 link
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The Pakistan captain said that his words were not directed towards anyone in particular.
"I did not even mean for my words to be heard, understood or communicated to the opposing team or the cricket fans.
I have in the past and will continue in future to appreciate the camaraderie of my fellow cricketers from across the globe and will always respect and honour them on and off the field," he stated.
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3/3 - ...across the globe and will always respect and honour them on and off the field. 8:47 PM - Jan 23, 2019 link
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During the 37th over of South Africa's chase in the second ODI in Durban, Sarfraz was caught on the stump mics taunting the batsman, in Urdu: "Abey kaale, teri ammi aaj kahaan baitheen hain? Kya parwa ke aaye hai aaj?.”
