New Delhi:
On the second day of the third Test being played against host Australia, England’s Indian-origin star cricketer Isha Guha seems to be embroiled in a big controversy. Ishaan, who was playing the role of commentator in the match, made such a comment about the Indian pacer on the third day that it went viral on social media in no time. And this incident reminded the fans of the “Monkey Gate” episode, which happened in the year 2008. This was the Indian team’s tour of Australia under the captaincy of Anil Kumble, when such a dispute took place between Harbhajan and Andrew Symonds that for once world cricket appeared to be torn apart. This controversy got the name “Monkey Gate”.
In fact, after the dismissal of Nathan McSweene and Usman Khawaja on the second day, veteran former paceman Brett Lee appeared impressed by Bumrah’s bowling and expressed his views on it. Brett Lee said, “Today Bumrah took two wickets for 4 runs. And this is the rhythm you expect from your former captain.” In response to this, Guha said, “Most valuable primate.” Ishaan’s tongue did not slip and the fans did not catch it. And within no time this comment of Isha Guha went viral on social media.
Fans took no time in jumping in. Be it words, or the ball out of the field!
#IsaGuhaon Sunday, came under fire after she made a racially sensitive statement on #JaspritBumrahtoday: five overs, 2-4. So, that’s the tone, and that’s what you want from the ex-skipper,” Lee said. To which Guha added: “Well, he’s the MVP, isn’t he? Most valuable primate. pic.twitter.com/vQv1rKGSFP
— APNU GUJARAT NEW ZEALAND (@APNU_GUJARAT_NZ) December 15, 2024
Is Isha’s career really ruined..now only time will tell, but the matter has gained momentum.
Career
— Navaldeep Singh (@NavalGeekSingh) December 15, 2024
Social media has surrounded Guha
Hindi commentary has become very bad long ago.
English commentary me v bc I am crying over the fox.
— Mr.CONSISTENT(KK) (@RR_Since1998) December 15, 2024
Fans are also demanding action against Guha. Now let’s see what happens in the next few days
BREAKING🚨🚨 #RacialComment
English commentator ISHA GUHA allegedly makes racially-sensitive remark on Jasprit Bumrah, calls India’s superstar pacer ‘Primate’ on air
ABSOLUTELY NONSENSE STATEMENT, ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN!
(Source SPORTS TAK)#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/9B7xgIhkfZ
— India Sports Central (@IndSportCentral) December 15, 2024
Monkey gate! I just called bumrah a primate hahah
— rainy days (@wheresistherain) December 15, 2024
