Mon Dec 16 05:50:04 UTC 2024: ## Cricket Commentator Isa Guha Apologizes for “Primate” Remark About Jasprit Bumrah
**Brisbane, Australia** – Former England cricketer Isa Guha issued a public apology on Wednesday for referring to Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah as a “primate” during commentary on Day 2 of the third Test match at the Gabba. Guha, commentating for Fox Cricket, made the remark while praising Bumrah’s five-wicket haul. The comment drew immediate criticism given its potential to evoke the controversial “Monkeygate” scandal of 2008, which involved racial slurs between Australia and India.
Guha’s on-air apology acknowledged the offense caused by her choice of words. She stated that she intended to praise Bumrah’s achievements but admitted to choosing the wrong phrasing. She emphasized her commitment to equality and inclusion within the sport and expressed regret for any misinterpretations, particularly given her own South Asian heritage. Guha stressed that her comment was not intended maliciously and hoped it wouldn’t overshadow the ongoing Test match.
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