Isa Guha Apologizes for 'Primate' Comment About Jasprit Bumrah

The cricket commentator issued an on-air apology, emphasizing her admiration for Bumrah and commitment to inclusion after her remark drew criticism.

Isa Guha referred to Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah as 'Most Valuable Primate' during commentary on the second day of the third Test between India and Australia in Brisbane.
The comment, intended as praise, received backlash due to the term's potential racial connotations and historical context in cricket controversies.
Guha, a British Asian and advocate for diversity in sports, apologized live on air, expressing regret for her word choice and reaffirming her respect for Bumrah.
Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri commended Guha for her public apology, calling it a courageous act, and urged everyone to move on from the incident.
The controversy recalls past racial tensions in cricket, including the 2008 'Monkeygate' scandal involving Andrew Symonds and Harbhajan Singh.