Broadcaster and former England participant Isa Guha apologised on air on Monday for calling star India bowler Jasprit Bumrah a “primate” in commentary in the course of the ongoing third Check towards Australia.

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“He’s the MVP, isn’t he? Most dear primate,” she mentioned on Sunday whereas commentating for Fox in the course of the second day’s play on the Gabba in Brisbane.

Unsuitable phrase

Guha, a part of England’s squad that received the Girls’s World Cup and the World T20 in 2009, addressed the controversy on Monday.

“Yesterday in commentary I used a phrase that may be interpreted in various other ways,” Guha, who’s of South Asian heritage, mentioned on Fox Cricket.

“Firstly I’d wish to apologise for any offence brought on.

“I set myself actually excessive requirements relating to empathy and respect of others.

“And should you hearken to the total transcript, I solely meant the best reward for one in all India’s best gamers and somebody I like drastically as effectively.”

Tempo spearhead Bumrah has been India’s excellent participant to date within the collection, which is locked at 1-1.

Apologising once more, Guha added: “I’m attempting to border the enormity of his achievements and I’ve chosen the unsuitable phrase, and for that, I’m deeply sorry.”