Former Indian cricket stars Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Suresh Raina have come beneath fireplace for a social media video that has sparked controversy amongst incapacity advocates. The video, posted by Harbhajan on Instagram following their victory within the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 in opposition to Pakistan, depicts the trio making an attempt to recreate a dance transfer from the viral music ‘Tauba Tauba’.
Within the video, the cricketers mimic a limp, purportedly to humorously painting the bodily toll on their our bodies after the rigorous match.
“Physique ki Tauba Tauba ho Gayi in 15 days Legends Cricket. Each a part of the physique is sore. Straight competitors to our brothers @vickykaushal09 @karanaujla, our model of Tauba Tauba dance, What a Tune”. Harbhajan captioned his publish.
Right here is the video:
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Nonetheless, the video rapidly drew criticism from incapacity advocates and organizations. Arman Ali, Govt Director of the Nationwide Centre for Selling the Employment of Disabled Folks, labeled the video as “disgraceful” and referred to as upon the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) to deal with and condemn the actions depicted. Satendra Singh, a incapacity rights advocate, expressed disappointment, mentioning that cricketers like Yuvraj, who has been seen as a task mannequin for battling most cancers, ought to have proven better sensitivity and empathy of their actions.
Completely disgraceful. No phrases are enough sufficient to sentence such behaviour specifically when displayed by folks thought-about nationwide heroes. Such degrading actions solely exposes their complete insensitivity and boorishness. https://t.co/B6QSWLLy0a
— Nationwide Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (@NPRD_IN) July 15, 2024
The incident has reignited discussions concerning the portrayal of disabilities and the accountability of public figures in shaping societal attitudes. The BCCI is but to publicly reply to the controversy surrounding the video.
Critics argued that whereas the cricketers might have supposed the video in jest, its portrayal of disability-related gestures as a type of leisure is unacceptable and insensitive.
Harbhajan Singh points an apology
Later, Harbhajan deleted the publish from his Instagram account and issued an apology on X. He clarified that he and his teammates didn’t intend to harm anybody’s sentiments and emphasised his respect for each particular person and group.
” Simply wished to clear to our people who find themselves complaining about our latest movies of “Tauba Tauba” on social media after profitable the championship right here in England. We didn’t wish to harm anybody’s sentiments. We respect each particular person and group. And this video was simply to replicate on our our bodies after enjoying steady cricket for 15 days. Sore our bodies.. we aren’t attempting to insult or offend anybody.. nonetheless if folks assume we now have achieved one thing improper ..All I can say from my facet. SORRY to everybody .. please let’s cease this right here and transfer ahead. Keep comfortable and wholesome. Like to all. Regards,” Harbhajan posted on X.
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— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 15, 2024
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