Imam-ul-Haq: “My reaction to Watson’s inappropriate abusive comments was avoidable, for which I apologise”
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Pakistan and Peshawar Zalmi opener Imam-ul-Haq has apologised to Australia and Quetta Gladiators opening batsman Shane Watson after giving him a send-off in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final.
The incident occurred in the third over of the Gladiators’ chase of 139 when Watson was run out by Umar Amin for seven runs.
I genuinely have no idea what has happened, but Imam seriously needs to check his act. Shane Watson deserves a lot of respect & even if he did start it, Imam shouldn’t have reacted. pic.twitter.com/hr4DNrRCrB
— Kalim Khan (@Kallerz37) March 17, 2019
Imam was heavily criticised for his behaviour, which prompted him to apologise to Watson and admit that what happened took place in the “heat of the moment”.
Yesterday’s incident happened in the heat of the moment. My reaction to Watson’s inappropriate abusive comments was avoidable, for which I apologise. It was a good match and a great HBL PSL 2019, let’s enjoy its success. Congrats to Gladiators and Watson for the trophy and awards
— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) March 18, 2019
“Yesterday’s incident happened in the heat of the moment. My reaction to Watson’s inappropriate abusive comments was avoidable, for which I apologise. It was a good match and a great HBL PSL 2019, let’s enjoy its success. Congrats to [the] Gladiators and Watson for the trophy and awards,” Imam said on Twitter.
The Gladiators won the match by eight wickets and were crowned PSL champions for the first time.