[WATCH] IPL 2025: Harbhajan Singh's racist 'black taxi' comment on Jofra Archer ignites controversy

Former Indian cricketer and IPL commentator Harbhajan Singh made a controversial racial comment through the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday. Whereas commentating, Singh in contrast England pacer Jofra Archer to London’s “black taxi,” which triggered widespread criticism and accusations of racism.

The incident came about through the 18th over of the primary innings when Archer was bowling to SRH batters Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. The South African batter had simply smashed consecutive boundaries towards the England pacer when Harbhajan made the comparability.

“London me kaali taxi ka meter tez bhaagta hai, Aur yaha pe Archer sahab ka meter bhi tez bhaaga hai (Just like the meter of London’s black taxis, Archer’s meter has additionally been on the upper facet),” Harbhajan stated on air. 

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The remark stated in a lighthearted method, rapidly began trending on social media, with many followers calling it racially inappropriate. Singh, who has beforehand confronted allegations of racism throughout his taking part in days, is now beneath this recent controversy for making an offensive comment.

Many referred to as for Harbhajan’s elimination from the IPL 2025 commentary panel, asking for an official apology from the veteran spinner. Others identified the irony of Singh’s assertion, provided that he has himself confronted accusations of racial misconduct up to now, together with the notorious “Monkeygate” scandal involving the late Andrew Symonds in 2008.

Regardless of the backlash, the previous spinner has but to situation a proper assertion or apology relating to his remark. The IPL governing physique and broadcasting officers have additionally come beneath query for not addressing the problem promptly. Notably, Archer’s efficiency within the match was disappointing as he conceded 76 runs with out taking a wicket, registering an undesirable report for the costliest bowling figures in IPL historical past as he went previous Mohit Sharma’s spell of 0/73.

In the meantime, SRH made historical past by scoring 286/6, simply two runs wanting breaking their very own report for the very best whole in IPL historical past. Ishan Kishan performed an necessary position within the victory, smashing a century off simply 45 balls as Hyderabad secured a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals.

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