Sarfraz Ahmed issues apology, says racial taunt not aimed at anyone
Sarfraz denied that his comments in Urdu were aimed at South African all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo or anyone in particular.
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed has apologised for a controversial on-field taunt during Tuesday’s second one-day international against South Africa in Durban.
Sarfraz denied that his comments in Urdu, caught on the stump microphones, were aimed at South African all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo or anyone in particular.
“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,” the 31-year wrote on his Twitter account.
“My words were not directed towards anyone in particular."
“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 across the globe and will always respect and honour them on and off the field.”