Fox Sports commentator and former England cricketer Isa Guha allegedly made racially sensitive remarks about Indian cricketer Jasprit Bumrah during the live broadcast of the second day of the India vs Australia third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane. Got into trouble after commenting.
of Australia 7 News It is said that the incident took place in the first session of the second day of the Test at the Gabba. Isa Guha was in the commentary booth with former Australian cricketer Brett Lee.
The former Australian cricketer was describing the impact that Indian pace bowler Bumrah had on the game after conceding 72 runs in Australia’s first innings.
Brett Lee praised Bumrah and said: “Bumrah, today: five overs, 2-4. So, that’s the tone, and that’s what you want from a former captain.”
7 News He said that in response to Lee’s comments, Isa Guha replied: “Well, he’s the MVP, isn’t he? The most valuable primate, Jasprit Bumrah.
“He’s the one who’s going to do everything for India, and that’s why there was so much focus on him in the build-up to this Test match, and whether he’ll be fit.”
The use of the term ‘primate’ may vary, especially given the historical tension between the two cricket teams since the days of the 2008 Monkeygate scandal.
At that time, Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh called the late Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds a “monkey” at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Harbhajan Singh was initially suspended for three matches, but the ban was later lifted after strong protests from the Indian camp.
Years later, Andrew Symonds opened up about how the comments affected him.
When Esha Guha aired this comment, it caught the attention of fans on social media, who called it the second coming of Monkeygate.
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