Former Indian cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Suresh Raina found themselves in hot water after a video allegedly showing them mocking disabled people went viral.
The video, shared by the cricketers on Instagram, appeared to be from their dressing room after they won the final of World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2024 against Pakistan.
The footage, featuring Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, and Gurkeerat Singh Mann, showed them attempting to recreate actor Vicky Kaushal’s viral dance step from the song "Tauba Tauba."
“Body ki Tauba Tauba ho Gayi in 15 days legends cricket.. Every part of the body is sore . Straight competition to our brothers @vickykaushal09 @karanaujla our version of Tauba Tauba dance,” Harbhajan Sing wrote in the caption of his Instagram post.
Disability activists have condemned the video, calling it insensitive and in poor taste.
The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled (NPRD) labelled the video "totally disgraceful."
“Totally disgraceful. No words are sufficient enough to condemn such behaviour specially when displayed by people considered national heroes. Such degrading actions only exposes their total insensitivity and boorishness,” it wrote in a post on X.
Meanwhile, Harbhajan issued a justification on X (formerley Twitter) behind making this video.
"Just wanted to clear to our people who are complaining about our recent videos of Tauba Tauba on social media after winning the championship here in England. We didn't want to hurt anyone's sentiments. We respect every individual and community. And this video was just to reflect to our bodies after playing continues cricket for 15 days. Sore bodies, we are not trying to insult or offend anyone.. still if people think we have done something wrong. All I can say from my side. Sorry to everyone .. please let's stop this here and move forward. Stay happy and healthy. Love to all. Regards," Harbhajan wrote.
- Yuvraj Singh
- Harbhajan Singh
