Twitter wants Sarfaraz Ahmed to be banned for his racial remark against Andile Phehlukwayo

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed risked his immediate future in cricket by uttering objectionable words against a South African player during the second ODI in Durban on Tuesday. The wicket-keeper was heard on the stump mic calling Proteas all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo a “black man” after the latter had a close shave from getting bowled during the chase at Kingsmead.

Phehlukwayo single-handedly won the game for his side by first taking four wickets for 22 runs and then hitting a career-best 69 not out to bail South Africa out of trouble. Eventually, the hosts overhauled a modest target of 204 with five wickets to spare.

Ahmed, who was one among one the scalps of the fast bowler, could not hide his frustration after the latter had a lucky escape and taunted him as a “black man” and sought to know what prayer his mother was doing for him.

Here’s the video:

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed is at risk of a suspension after stump mics caught him over these racial comments https://t.co/BfZuHwhDOc pic.twitter.com/z4LwhSwuFR

— Telegraph Sport (@telegraph_sport) January 23, 2019

Akhtar seeks for an apology

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar expressed his utter disappointment over Ahmed’s conduct and advised him to apologise for his words. Even Ahmed’s compatriot Rameez Raja, who was commentating when the incident happened, avoided translating the same to his fellow commentators knowing how embarrassing it would be.

Sarfaraz Ahmed could face a serious punishment of getting suspended for four Tests if his conduct is found to breach the anti-racism code of the International Cricket Council.

Under Article 2.1.1 of the ICC’s anti-racism code: “engaging in any conduct (whether through the use of language, gestures or otherwise) which is likely to offend, insult, humiliate, intimidate,threaten, disparage or vilify any reasonable person in the position of a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee, Umpire Support Personnel or any other person (including a spectator) on the basis of their race, religion, culture, colour, descent, national or ethnic origin,” shall be considered an offence under the code.

The conduct of the Pakistani captain could be reported to the international governing body by an umpire or match referee involved in the game, the team manager of the CEO of Cricket South Africa or the ICC chief Dave Richardson himself who is a former Proteas player.

Meanwhile, Twitterati was livid with the Pakistan captain’s words and wanted him to be immediately banned for his racist remarks for Phehlukwayo.

Here’s how they reacted:

Sarfraz to Pehuhlukwayo: "abbay kaale teri Ammi kahan bethi hoyi hain aaj, kya parhwa kay aaya hai aaj." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/svIlnqGhbf

— Hassan (@iamhassan9) January 22, 2019

Listen to this. He’s the captain. Absolutely unacceptable. Ban this racist @ICC pic.twitter.com/YnhwU7aNN5

— Jitender Singh (@j_dhillon6) January 22, 2019

Sounds like Sarfaraz was following the #AUSvIND series very closely and got carried away with the chat. This could have massive ramifications though.

(Not often do you have Rameez tongue-tied either)#SAvPAK https://t.co/XcluBPqe03

— Suneer (@suneerchowdhary) January 22, 2019

Hope someone in @TheRealPCB calls up captain @SarfarazA_54 for (apparently) using racial slurs. That's absolutely unacceptable.

— Ahmer Naqvi (@karachikhatmal) January 22, 2019

Clear cut racism by @TheRealPCB captain @SarfarazA_54. @ICC Take appropriate action and set an example! @AlistairICC @ICCMediaComms @icc https://t.co/hut6W9F5m3

— Preet Shah (@preet_abd17) January 22, 2019

This is absolutely unacceptable, and ridiculously disappointing that the twitterverse is finding this funny.

Time to #SayNoToRacism once and for all in cricket. @ICC, take notice.

Ugh. https://t.co/63MrWjJKYH

— 1 Tip 1 Hand (Edges & Sledges Cricket Podcast) (@1tip1hand) January 22, 2019

An absolute shocker from an international cricket team captain. That he's been too vocal/harsh on his players is one thing, but to say all this? Unacceptable. This cannot go unnoticed. #SAvPAK #PAKvSA https://t.co/mrIDK0z9r9

— Devarchit (@Devarchit) January 22, 2019

This is not sledging or banter. Outright racist.
I hope @ICC and @TheRealPCB does the right thing, pull @SarfarazA_54 up and suspend him.#PAKvSA @docwas @parthaskar @inzyrashid @MrAmmokhan https://t.co/kXU9Ifiu45

— Reza Zaidi (@Rezaidi) January 22, 2019

Sarfaraz Ahmed might be in hot water after this. Looks like a case of racism towards Andile Phehlukwayo – I don't understand what's being said, but everyone on the TL seems to be convinced that Sarf was being racist. Unacceptable & disgusting if so! #SAvPAK #sscricket #Proteas https://t.co/1oxudNLFuC

— thecricketblog (@thecricblogger) January 22, 2019

Enjoy the ban, Sarfaraz. https://t.co/bwbvJSjDU5

— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) January 22, 2019

This isn’t funny. Its pathetic and racist. https://t.co/J3OeIW4CuR

— Osman Samiuddin (@OsmanSamiuddin) January 22, 2019

Imagine the captain of a country says such racist things. Reflects very poorly on the team and overall.

ICC & PCB should look at taking some strict action against Sarfraz. This isn't done.

— Clive (@vanillawallah) January 22, 2019

I am all for banter, confrontations etc, but racism is unacceptable. There is a need to educate players, fans about this.

— Rehan Ulhaq (@Rehan_ulhaq) January 22, 2019

Well, Rameez clearly heard it https://t.co/K4C5dc8Ztu

— Nadir Hassan (@Nadir_Hassan) January 22, 2019

Strong action should be taken against the Pakistani skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed. I know they don't understand Pakistani language but abusing any player is against the Spirit of the game. #SAvPAK https://t.co/MsK2TTYQFY

— Manoj Ghimire (@themanojgh) January 22, 2019

Ramiz is like it's a big long sentence. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/hS5RrAmIKz

— Mingichavu (@legsidestrangle) January 22, 2019

This is stupid from Sarfraz on so many levels. First, calling Andile that is pure racist. Second, he said that right in front of the stump mic. Third, he is the captain of the side. https://t.co/2jrlanoIS8

— Shubh AggarWall (@shubh_chintak) January 22, 2019

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