New Delhi: Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh is caught in controversy over his remark on English pacer Jofra Archer. Singh has been roped in as one of the commentators for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. He found himself in the middle of a controversy on Sunday. While commentating on the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan
Royals match in the IPL, he used a bizarre ‘kaali taxi’ (black taxi), reference for Jofra Archer. The remarks by the former India spinner has triggered a huge row on social media. He has himself dealt with racism over the years during his active cricketing days.
“London me kaali taxi ka meter tez bhaagta hai, Aur yaha pe Archer sahab ka meter bhi tez bhaaga hai (Like the meter of London’s black taxis, Archer’s meter has also been on the higher side),” Harbhajan was heard saying during his commentary in the SRH vs RR match.
A number of fans took to social media to lambast Harbhajan. They sought an apology from him. The Turbanator, however, hasn’t yet issued a clarification or apology.
Here’s what fans wrote on X:
I don’t expect anything from Harbhajan after the infamous “monkeygate” 2008. Without the BCCI musclepower he would have been banned for a year or two. https://t.co/EMy7PW8TjD
— Sanket (@sankulyaa) March 23, 2025
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“London main Jo wohi ha na Kaali taxi ” @harbhajan_singh https://t.co/yObPCiRt4a pic.twitter.com/C43kMpPZ3K— Hanan (@MalikSahaab_001) March 23, 2025
Racism at Peak 😂😂😂😂
Harbhajan Singh Calling Archer Kali Taxi pic.twitter.com/ijdEqFgNbX— B I S W A J E E T (@Biswajeet_2277) March 23, 2025
