Harbhajan Singh’s racist ‘kaali taxi’ remark on Jofra Archer sparks furore; fans call for immediate ban from IPL 2025

Harbhajan Singh landed himself in fresh trouble after the former India cricketer made a racially insensitive comment and compared Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer to London’s ‘kaali taxi’ during the 2008 champions opening Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday.

The incident occurred during the 18th over of the SRH innings when Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen were going hammer and tongs on the opposition bowling. His racist comments came in after Jofra Archer conceded back-to-back boundaries to Heinrich Klaasen.

“London me kaali taxi ka meter tez bhaagta hai, Aur yaha pe Archer sahab ka meter bhi tez bhaaga hai (In London the black cabs meter runs fast and here the meter of Archer runs fast),” Harbhajan Singh said while commentating for the match.

Fans demand Harbhajan Singh’s removal

Harbhajan Singh’s comment sparked outrage on social media with fans demanding the former India off-spinner’s immediate removal from the commentary panel in IPL 2025.

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