{"id":196188,"date":"2024-12-16T12:23:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T12:23:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/16\/brave-woman-takes-some-steel-ravi-shastri-backs-isa-guhas-apology-for-remarks-on-jasprit-bumrah-cricket-news-times-of-india\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T12:23:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T12:23:05","slug":"brave-woman-takes-some-steel-ravi-shastri-backs-isa-guhas-apology-for-remarks-on-jasprit-bumrah-cricket-news-times-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.talkwithrattan.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/16\/brave-woman-takes-some-steel-ravi-shastri-backs-isa-guhas-apology-for-remarks-on-jasprit-bumrah-cricket-news-times-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Brave woman, takes some steel’: Ravi Shastri backs Isa Guha\u2019s apology for remarks on Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News – Times of India"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Former Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri<\/a> has publicly supported former England cricketer Isa Guha<\/a> following her apology for a comment made during the third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match at The Gabba. Guha\u2019s comment sparked discussions about unconscious bias and cultural sensitivity in sports commentary.
Shastri expressed his support for Guha during a Fox Cricket broadcast.
\u201cBrave woman. To do it on live television and apologise takes some steel, and you heard it from the horse\u2019s mouth. As far as I\u2019m concerned, game over. People are entitled to make mistakes\u2014we are all human\u2014and in the heat of the moment, like you saw with the Siraj incident with Travis Head, sometimes, when you have a mic in your hand, things can happen. But to own up, to put your hand up and say, \u2018I\u2019m sorry if things have gone out of place,\u2019 takes courage. She\u2019s done it, so let\u2019s move on.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ravi Shastri\u2019s supportive comments emphasised the need for understanding and forgiveness in such situations. His statement suggested that acknowledging and apologising for a mistake is a crucial step towards moving forward.
The incident occurred on Sunday when Guha, responding to Brett Lee<\/a>\u2019s praise of Jasprit Bumrah<\/a>\u2019s bowling performance, referred to Bumrah as the \u201cMVP\u2014Most Valuable Primate.\u201d
Guha\u2019s intention was to highlight Bumrah\u2019s significant contributions as India\u2019s leading bowler in a challenging match. However, the use of the word \u201cprimate\u201d generated controversy.
Guha subsequently issued an apology for her choice of words.
\u201cYesterday in commentary, I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways. I\u2019d like to apologise for any offence caused. I set myself really high standards when it comes to empathy and respect for others,\u201d said Guha.
She clarified her intent and expressed regret for her phrasing.
\u201cIf you listen to the full transcript, I only meant the highest praise for one of India\u2019s greatest players\u2014someone I admire greatly. I\u2019m an advocate for equality and someone who has spent their career thinking about inclusion and understanding in the game,\u201d she added.
Guha further explained her background and stressed the absence of any malice in her comment. She also expressed hope that the incident would not overshadow the ongoing Test match.
\u201cI was trying to frame the enormity of his achievement and I\u2019ve chosen the wrong word. For that, I am deeply sorry. As someone who is also of South Asian heritage, I hope people will recognise that there was no other intention or malice, and I hope this hasn\u2019t overshadowed what has been a great Test match so far. I look forward to seeing how it progresses.\u201d
The incident has reignited discussions about responsible commentary and the significance of cultural sensitivity in sports broadcasting. It has also prompted a renewed focus on fostering inclusivity and respect within the game of cricket.<\/div>\n