Harbhajan Singh faces backlash for racist remark on Jofra Archer during IPL 2025 commentary
Hyderabad: Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has sparked controversy with a racist remark directed at England pacer Jofra Archer during the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
The incident occurred during the 18th over of SRH’s innings when Heinrich Klaasen struck consecutive boundaries off Archer. While on air, Harbhajan commented, “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).
The remark triggered widespread outrage on social media, with fans demanding Harbhajan’s immediate suspension from the IPL commentary panel. Many condemned his words as "vile and disgusting," urging authorities to take action against him.
Archer’s expensive spell in IPL 2025 opener
Archer endured a forgettable outing, conceding 76 runs without taking a wicket—making it the most expensive spell in IPL history. His record surpassed Mohit Sharma’s 0/73 for Gujarat Titans last season.
Meanwhile, SRH dominated the game, scoring 286/6—just two runs short of breaking their own record for the highest IPL total. Ishan Kishan’s explosive century (100 off 45 balls) powered SRH to a 44-run victory over RR.
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UP CM Adityanath's plane makes emergency landing in Agra due to technical snag
Agra/Lucknow, Mar 26 (PTI): An aircraft carrying Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made an emergency landing at the Agra airport shortly after take off due to a technical snag, officials said.
The chief minister resumed his journey to Lucknow after over two hours, they said.
Adityanath was in Agra for a public event to mark the eighth anniversary of the BJP government in the state.
"After the programme, the chief minister was scheduled to leave from the Kheria Airport in Agra around 3.30 pm. The aircraft took off but returned shortly apparently due to a snag, which was then inspected by officials," a police official told PTI.
"The chief minister finally resumed his onward journey around 5.30 pm from Kheria," the official added.
Senior Agra district administration and police officials remained at the airport while the chief minister waited there. BJP supporters and local politicians were also present outside the airport.
Earlier in the day, Adityanath inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 128 projects worth Rs 635.22 crore at 'Vikas Utsav' held in Agra to mark the completion of eight years of his government.
"Residents of Agra now have access to metro rail services, officially making Agra a metro city. The construction of the civil terminal at the airport is in its final stages," he said, adding that previous governments failed to provide these facilities.
