December 16th 2024.
Isa Guha, a commentator for the BBC and a former professional cricket player, recently issued an apology for her choice of words during a live broadcast. While commentating for Fox Sports, Guha referred to Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah as a "primate." This comment caused a backlash on social media, and Guha felt the need to apologize on-air the following day.
Guha explained that she had simply "chosen the wrong word" when trying to praise Bumrah, who had just dismissed both Australian openers in a short span of time. She had meant to call him the "MVP," or most valuable player, but instead, her words came out as "most valuable primate." Guha expressed regret for any offense caused and emphasized that her intention was only to praise Bumrah as one of the greatest players in Indian cricket.
As someone who is of South Asian heritage herself, Guha hoped that people would understand that there was no malicious intent behind her words. She also mentioned that she is a strong advocate for equality and inclusion in the game of cricket and has always strived to show empathy and respect towards others.
Guha, who had a successful playing career with over 100 games for England and 148 wickets for her country, has been working as a commentator and broadcaster for the BBC since her retirement. She comes from a family with Indian roots, and this adds to her deep admiration for Bumrah's achievements.
In response to Guha's apology, former Indian coach Ravi Shastri stated that everyone is entitled to make mistakes and that it takes courage to own up to them. He also added that the Indian team is currently focused on the ongoing Test match and is not letting this incident overshadow their performance.
Bumrah, who has taken a total of 423 wickets across all formats in the past decade, is widely considered the most complete fast bowler in the world. His excellent performance in the first Test of the series against Australia, where he took eight wickets, solidified his position as the best bowler in the world. However, Australia bounced back in the second Test and is currently leading the third Test, with India struggling at 51-4 in response to the hosts' 445 runs.
In conclusion, Guha's choice of words may have caused some controversy, but her apology and explanation show that her intentions were nothing but positive. She continues to be a strong advocate for inclusion and equality in cricket, and her admiration for Bumrah's achievements remains unchanged.
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