Former Indian cricket team player Harbhajan Singh is currently commentating in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, but one of his comments in the second match of the season has created a controversy. In the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, Harbhajan called England fast bowler Jofra Archer a 'black taxi', which has created a ruckus on social media.

Harbhajan Singh accused of racist remarks

Bhajji is being accused of making racist remarks and fans have slammed him on social media. Harbhajan Singh, who himself has faced racism during his cricket career, has shocked everyone with this comment.

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Harbhajan said during live commentary, "The meter of black taxi runs fast in London and here Archer Sahab's meter is also running fast." Fans believe that this comment is racist and Bhajji should apologize for it. However, Harbhajan has not issued any apology or clarification yet.

Match Status

Amidst this controversy, Sunrisers Hyderabad made a great start to IPL 2025 by defeating Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs. Ishan Kishan played an unbeaten innings of 106 runs and SRH scored 286 runs in 20 overs. Rajasthan Royals could only score 242 runs and lost the match.