• Harbhajan Singh's controversial comment on Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty sparked outrage on social media.

  • Harbhajan made the comments during his commentary stint in India vs Australia CWC 2023 final.

IND vs AUS: Fans slam Harbhajan Singh for his controversial remarks on Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty – ODI World Cup 2023 Final
Harbhajan Singh on Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty (Image Source: Twitter)

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The ODI World Cup 2023 final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad took an unexpected turn when former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh stirred controversy with his remarks on Bollywood actresses Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty.

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:

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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