Brisbane: Former England women\u2019s cricketer Isa Guha has apologised for any offence caused by her calling India\u2019s fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah a \u2018primate\u2019 while commentating on the ongoing third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia.<\/p>\n
During the first session of day two\u2019s play at the Gabba, Bumrah was in the middle of his blistering spell when Isa said on Fox Sports, \u201cWell, he\u2019s the MVP, isn\u2019t he? Most valuable primate, Jasprit Bumrah. He is the one that\u2019s going to do all the talking for India, and why so much focus was on him in the buildup to this Test match, and whether he would be fit.\u201d<\/p>\n
The use of the word \u2018primate\u2019 caused a big stir considering the searing tension between the two cricket teams during the 2008 Monkeygate scandal. Ahead of day three\u2019s play at the Gabba, Isa made an apology in the build-up to day three\u2019s play.<\/p>\n
\u201cYesterday in commentary I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways. Firstly, I\u2019d like to apologise for any offence caused. I set myself really high standards when it comes to empathy and respect for others, and if you listen to the full transcript, I only meant the highest praise for one of India\u2019s greatest players and someone that I admire greatly as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am an advocate for equality and someone who has spent their career thinking about inclusion and understanding in the game. I am trying to frame the enormity of his achievements, and I have chosen the wrong word and for that I am deeply sorry.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs someone who is also of South Asian heritage, I hope people would recognise there was no other intention or malice there. I hope this doesn\u2019t overshadow what has been a great Test match so far, and I look forward to seeing how it progresses. Once again, I am really, really sorry,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri appreciated Isa for addressing the issue and making the apology live on television. \u201cBrave woman, to do it on live television and apologise, it takes some steel. You heard it from the horse\u2019s mouth.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs far as I\u2019m concerned, game over. People are entitled to make mistakes. We are all human. To own up and say, \u2018I\u2019m sorry\u2019 \u2026 it takes courage. She\u2019s done it. Let\u2019s move on. As far as the Indian team, there is a Test on and they want to focus on the game,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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