Sarfraz Ahmed: “This morning I apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and he was gracious enough to accept my apology”

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Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed apologised to South Africa all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo in person prior to the third ODI in Centurion.

Sarfraz apologised to Phehlukwayo after he was heard making racial comments towards the latter during the second ODI in Durban.

In the 37th over of South Africa’s chase in the second ODI in Durban, the broadcast stump mics picked up Sarfraz speaking in Urdu.

The 31-year-old was heard saying: “Abey kaale, teri ammi aaj kahaan baitheen hain? Kya parwa ke aaye hai aaj?”

Translated into English, it means: “Hey black guy, where’s your mother sitting today? What [prayer] have you got her to say for you today?”

On Twitter, Sarfraz posted a picture of him shaking hands with Phehlukwayo.

This morning I apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and he was gracious enough to accept my apology .and I hope the people of South Africa also accept my apology. pic.twitter.com/bco00dGumR

— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) January 25, 2019

“This morning I apologised to Andile Phehlukwayo and he was gracious enough to accept my apology and I hope the people of South Africa also accept my apology,” Sarfraz said.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has received a report from match referee Ranjan Madugalle, but it remains to be seen whether they will take any action against Sarfraz.