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Harbhajan Singh’s Sexist Remark About Anushka Sharma-Athiya Shetty Not Kowing Anything About Cricket Gets Criticism From Netizens- Read TWEETS

Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty attended the World Cup 2023 Finals to support their husbands Virat Kohli and KL Rahul

Aashna Nadkarni

Mon Nov 20 2023, 10:58:15 12647 views
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has been on the receiving side of flak after he passed a sexist comment on actresses Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty, who were attending the World Cup 2023 Finals to support their husbands Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. While the internet is currently busy extending heartfelt messages to Team India, after their loss, a section has been criticising him for making comments on how the actresses might not know much about the sport.

It all happened, during his commentary on the match when the actresses were seen deep in discussion. Sitting in the commentators’ box, he was seen discussing about what Anushka and Athiya, who were sitting together throughout the match, would be talking about. He goes on to state that they might be talking about movies, adding that they might not know much about cricket. This left the fans furious as they called him out for his sexist and misogynistic remarks. ALSO READ: Anushka Sharma Hugs Hubby Virat Kohli After India’s Defeat Against Australia In The World Cup 2023 Finals; Netizens Cheer Them

One wrote, “Harbhajan Singh needs to think before he speaks. What the hell do you mean by saying that Anushka and Athiya will be talking about movies and not about cricket because they have little understanding of the game. Their spouses play cricket so why won't they have the knowledge?”

Take a look at the tweets here: 








Talking about team India’s loss in yesterday’s match, the players were left broken-hearted. Photos and videos of them being disappointed and crying are currently going viral on social media. However, fans have taken it upon themselves to hail and praise the cricketers for their performances throughout the World Cup.

For the unversed, having tied the knot in 2017 in a beautiful intimate wedding ceremony in Tuscany, Kohli and Sharma welcomed their first child, a daughter Vamika in January 2021. The toddler is kept away from the limelight as the celebrity couple released a statement requesting the paparazzi to not click her photos. Apart from the World Cup 2023, they have been making the headlines for their rumoured second pregnancy. While they haven’t officially announced anything, Anushka has been seen wearing baggy outfits throughout the tournament. 

On the work front, last seen in Zero, co-starring Katrina Kaif and Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma has Chakda Xpress in her pipeline. She will be seen essaying the role of Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami in the upcoming sports film. Set to stream on Netflix, the movie is directed by Prosit Roy. 
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