Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh has sparked a major controversy during his commentary stint in the ongoing IPL 2025. Harbhajan, while commentating on the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals match in the IPL, used a rather bizarre 'kaali taxi (black taxi), reference to make a point on English pacer Jofra Archer. "London me kaali taxi ka meter tez bhaagta hai, Aur yaha pe Archer sahab ka meter bhi tez bhaaga hai (Like the meter of London's black taxis, Archer's meter has also been on the higher side)," Harbhajan was heard saying during his commentary stint in the SRH vs RR match.
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A number of fans took to social media to lambast Harbhajan on the matter and seek an apology from him.Archer had a day to forget as he achieved an unwanted IPL record – the most expensive bowling figures in the league’s history. The Englishman leaked 76 runs in his four overs to surpass the previous record held by India pacer Mohit Sharma (0/73).The 29-year-old was clattered for 23 runs in his first over before leaking 12 in his second. He then returned to bowl the 13th over and ended up being smacked for 22 runs. His nightmare continued in the slog overs when he was creamed for another 23 runs.
Archer was a last-minute addition to the IPL mega auction final list last year and subsequently signed by RR during the two-day event for Rs 12.5 crore. SRH racked up a mammoth 286/6 in 20 overs after RR opted to bowl first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. RR though showed great intent and kept SRH on their toes during the run-chase before finishing at 242/6.
