Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed on Wednesday apologised for his ‘racist’ comment in the second ODI against South Africa after being summoned by match referee Ranjan Madugalle, terming his slur directed at SA batsman Andile Phehlukwayo as “unintentional”. My words were not directed towards anyone in particular and… — Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) January 23, 2019“My words were not directed towards anyone in particular and I certainly had no intention of upsetting anyone. I did not even mean for my words to be heard, understood or communicated to the opposing team or the cricket fans. — Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) January 23, 2019According to reports, Sarfraz was summoned by the match referee after he passed inappropriate comments on SA batsman Andile Phehlukwayo during the Tuesday’s match. The comment was caught on the broadcast stump mikes and discussed by the commentators.

Source: Pakistan Today January 23, 2019 15:26 UTC