‘Brave woman, needs some steel’: Ravi Shastri supports Isa Guha’s apology for remarks on Jasprit Bumrah | Cricket News

Adam Gilchrist, Isa Guha, Ravi Shastri (screengrab photo)

Former Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri has publicly supported former England cricketer Isa Guha after she apologized for a comment she made in the third match Border Gavaskar Trophy Test match at The Gabba. Guha’s comment sparked discussions about unconscious bias and cultural sensitivity in sports commentary.
Shastri expressed his support for Guha during a meeting FoxCricket transmitted.
“Brave woman. Doing that on live television and apologizing takes a lot of strength, and that’s what you heard from the horse’s mouth. For me it’s game over. People have the right to make mistakes – we are all human – in the heat of the moment, as you saw with the Siraj incident Travis HeadSometimes when you have a microphone in your hand, things can happen. But owning up, raising your hand and saying, “I’m sorry if something went wrong” takes courage. She did it, so let’s move on.”

Ravi Shastri’s supportive comments emphasized the need for understanding and forgiveness in such situations. His statement suggested that admitting and apologizing for a mistake was a crucial step forward.
The incident took place on Sunday when Guha, reacting to Brett Lee’s praise for Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling performance, described Bumrah as “MVP – most valuable primate”.
Guha’s intention was to highlight Bumrah’s significant contribution as India’s leading bowler in a challenging game. However, the use of the word “primacy” sparked controversy.
Guha then apologized for her choice of words.
“Yesterday in the comment I used a word that can be interpreted in different ways. I would like to apologize for any insults. I set myself really high standards when it comes to empathy and respect for others,” said Guha.
She clarified her intention and expressed regret at her wording.
“If you listen to the full transcript, I have nothing but the highest praise for one of India’s greatest players – someone I admire greatly. “I am an advocate for equality and someone who has worked on inclusion and understanding in football throughout my career,” she added.
Guha further explained her background and emphasized in her comment that there was no malice involved. She also expressed hope that the incident would not overshadow the ongoing Test match.
“I tried to convey the enormity of his achievement and chose the wrong word. I’m deeply sorry about that. As someone who is also of South Asian descent, I hope people realize that there was no other intent or malice and I hope this has not overshadowed what has been a great Test match so far. I’m excited to see what happens next.”
The incident has reignited discussions about responsible commentary and the importance of cultural sensitivity in sports broadcasting. This has also led to a renewed focus on promoting inclusivity and respect in the game of cricket.