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This photo of Isa Guha (right) and Ravi Shastri is taken during the Perth Test.
Former England cricketer and Fox Sports commentator Isa Guha has apologized to Jasprit Bumrah for his racial remarks. Isa had used the word primate, which also means monkey, for Bumrah during the commentary on Sunday, December 15, the second day of the Gabba Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. After this the matter started gaining momentum, now the women commentator has apologized to Bumrah.
Isa Guha is one of the best women commentators at present. She is seen commentating in leagues, series and ICC tournaments around the world.
Isa Guha (second from left) is in the Fox Sports commentator panel for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
I am sorry if my words hurt you – Isa Isa apologized as soon as the third day’s play started at Gabba. He said, during the commentary on Sunday I used a word which has many meanings. First of all I apologise. If I said something wrong or hurt someone, I’m sorry.
Isa Guha further said, I respect everyone, if you listen to the entire transcript of the commentary, you will find that I was praising the great players of India. I believe in equality. I was just talking about Bumrah’s success and achievements. I probably used the wrong word for that and I apologize for that.
Indian vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is the top wicket taker in this series.
Isa made his international debut at the age of 16 Isa is a former England fast bowler. He made his international debut at the age of 16. Isa took 29 wickets in 8 tests for England. In ODI, he has 101 wickets in 83 ODIs. Took 18 wickets in T-20.
Isa made his international debut for England at the age of 16.
There was an argument between Siraj and Head in the second match Before this match, there was an argument between Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj and Australian batsman Travis Head during Australia’s first innings of the second match. Head hit a six in Siraj’s over, then Siraj bowled him on the very next ball. After this the head said something after which Siraj also said a few words and gave him send off (indication to go out). Then the head said something to Siraj while leaving. After the over, Siraj also had to face booing from the Australian audience. ICC gave 1-1 demerit point to both the players. Siraj was also fined 20% of the match fee.
Monkeygate case happened during the 2008 series There was a clash between Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds during the Indian team’s tour of Australia in 2007-08. Even then the ground was of Sydney only. Symonds alleged that Bhajji called him a monkey. This incident is called ‘Monkeygate’. Symonds was batting in the Sydney Test. He was having an altercation with Harbhajan Singh. During this, there was a war of words between the two. Symonds later alleged that Bhajji called him a monkey.
According to ICC rules, this was a racial comment. Then the entire series was in danger. The hearing took place in front of the match referee. Harbhajan got clean chit. Despite this, this issue is still raised occasionally.