Sarfraz Ahmed personally apologises to Phehlukwayo for racist comments
Sarfraz's comments were heard on the stump microphone
(Dunya News) – Pakistani skipper Sarfraz Ahmed on Friday met South African cricket all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo to extend an apology after racially commenting him earlier this week.
The incident created a lot of controversy as Sarfraz s comments were heard on the stump microphone during Pakistan s defeat in the second ODI in Durban.
Tendering an apology, the skipper took to micro-blogging website Twitter to share:
"This morning I apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and he was gracious enough to accept my apology .and I hope the people of South Africa also accept my apology."
This morning I apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and he was gracious enough to accept my apology .and I hope the people of South Africa also accept my apology. pic.twitter.com/bco00dGumR
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) January 25, 2019
Earlier, the Pakistan captain, has issued a apology on Twitter for his on-field taunt during the second ODI on Tuesday.
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...
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) January 23, 2019
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...
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) January 23, 2019
3/3 - ...across the globe and will always respect and honour them on and off the field.
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) January 23, 2019
However, responding to Sarfraz Ahmed, South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said that his team has forgiven Sarfraz Ahmed for his racially charged on-field.
"We forgive him because he said sorry," du Plessis said after South Africa s training session on Thursday. "He has apologised and taken responsibility for it. It is out of our hands and ICC will have to deal with it now."
