“Abey Kaale, Teri Ammi Aj Kaha Baithi Hai?” Said Sarfaraz Ahmed To South African Cricketer

Racing adrenaline and rising tempers are often a staple on the cricket pitch. But it isn’t our hot-headed captain or men in blue who are in social media crosshairs this time around. It’s Sarfraz Ahmed, captain of Pakistan cricket team who made a scandalous remark.

Pakistan lost to South Africa in the second one-day international on Tuesday in Durban. Unbeaten half-centuries from SA’s Rassie van der Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo guided the hosts to a five-wicket victory. However, a shocking incident of racism marred the ODI. It occurred halfway through the 37th over of South Africa’s tense chase.

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Great time out with the lads 🏏

A post shared by Andile Phehlukwayo (@andile_phehlukwayo) on Nov 22, 2018 at 6:15am PST

Andile Phehlukwayo inside-edged a Shaheen Afridi delivery and ran off to the non-striker’s end. That’s when Sarfraz Ahmed, captain of Pakistan cricket team, was caught clearly on the stump mics saying, in Urdu-

“Abey kaale, teri ammi aaj kahaan baitheen huyi hain? Kya parhwa ke aaye hai aaj tu?”

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A post shared by Sarfaraz Ahmed (@sarfaraz54) on Nov 29, 2016 at 6:23pm PST

The cricketer could be in serious trouble after making the racist remark against South Africa’s Andile Phehlukwayo. The comment was even discussed by the commentators. Take a look at the tweeted video where you can hear Ahmed’s comment.

Abe Kale teri Ami kahan bethi hen kya parhwa ke aaya hai – Sarfu Bhai 😂 pic.twitter.com/SzW7xioCZK

— Shivam Aks 🇮🇳 (@AksShivam) January 22, 2019

Fortuitously, Andile didn’t seem to grasp the gist of the jibe. But Sarfraz is facing a serious backlash on social media for his comment. Here’s what Twitterati has to say about it!

Obviously he is being total moron, and I'm sure ICC will take notice of this, I was laughing on the stuff he said after first couple of words. #SayNoToRacism

— Hassan (@iamhassan9) January 22, 2019

For him to say that is disgusting especially as a captain. What kind of leadership is that. He has definitely cross a line here. This is sledging gone wrong.

— thandeka (@thandeka350) January 22, 2019

Nevertheless, there were some who stood by the Pak cricketer.

It's not racism, he is appreciating his survival.
kaale is being used as nickname given by parents or friends also in this part of world.
Black American used In informal speech and writing, black is often preferred and is rarely considered offensive
Negro/colored is offensive

— Sandeep Modi 🇮🇳 (@sandeepmodi_in) January 23, 2019

https://twitter.com/gulrozusufzai/status/1087818883233398784

Then there were parallels drawn to Pandya’s foot in the mouth moment on Koffee with Karan.

Sarfraz may have just pulled off a Pandya here.

— The Goan Patiala 🥃🥃 🏏🏏 (@TheGoanPatiala) January 22, 2019

Sarfraz to Pandya pic.twitter.com/9W7YnzUF7V

— unknownmystery (@preetyboy007) January 23, 2019

racist comment.. might get into trouble.. Hardik is facing that after making sexist and racist comment.

— Raman | रमन | 🇮🇳 (@RamanSinghVK2) January 22, 2019

Arguably, this could be true!

The most hated in Pakistan right now Hassan bhai ❤️🤗

— Subham (@subhsays) January 22, 2019

On a serious note, the man could face disciplinary action should match officials investigate, reports DNA. Ahmed’s comments could be punishable under the ICC code of conduct for player behaviour or even the ICC’s anti-racism code.