Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s reaction after his controversial speech against Saina Nehwal is the best

Friday, video of Saina Nehwal, former country no. 1 badminton player, became popular on social media. He discussed how Olympic sports, which require more physical preparation than cricket, are becoming more and more popular. But a rising star Angkrish Raghuvanshi of Kolkata Knight Riders took offense to the comment and responded with a harsh tweet before deleting it.

Saina Nehwal Stood Up And Spoke Hard Truths 🔥 pic.twitter.com/gaF9fSROXc

– Short Gems (@Warlock_Shabby) July 11, 2024

Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s reaction

Raghuvanshi has apologized for making a careless comment about the Indian badminton star. Raghuvanshi posted on social media that Saina should prepare herself “Bumrah bouncer on his head”, referring to the dangerous delivery bowled by the Indian pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah. The comment was seen as inappropriate and disrespectful to the athlete, who is one of India’s most successful athletes.

19-year-old Raghuvanshi, a member of the Indian team that won the U-19 World Cup in 2022, responded to Nehwal’s words right from the start. He wrote “Let’s see how he does when Bumrah throws 150k bumpers at his head.”

KKR player – Angkrish Raghuvanshi posted this after Saina Nehwal talked about cricket, but he quickly deleted the tweet and apologized. pic.twitter.com/1tqpeXnsil

– Vipin Tiwari (@Vipintiwari952) July 12, 2024

In his apology, Raghuvanshi admitted that his remark was wrong and said that he did not mean to offend Nehwal. He said, “I’m sorry everyone, I meant my speech as a joke, looking back I think it was a really immature joke. I realize my mistake and sincerely apologize.”

Sorry everyone, I meant my comment as a joke, in retrospect I think it was a really immature joke. I realize my mistake and sincerely apologize.

— Angkrish Raghuvanshi (@angkrish10) July 12, 2024

Raghuvanshi’s epic IPL season

The 18-year-old, who was part of India’s victorious under-19 world cup campaign in 2022, has been a revelation for KKR this season. Raghuvanshi announced his arrival in style, hitting a 27-ball 54 IPL batting debut against Delhi Capitals. He looked at ease against the DC bowlers, hitting 5 boundaries and 3 sixes in an impressive knock.

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The youngster has continued his good form throughout the season, making important contributions with the bat. In 10 matches, Raghuvanshi has scored 163 runs at 155.24.. His fearless batting and ability to attack the opposition have been key factors in KKR’s success this season. Raghuvanshi’s coach Abhishek Nayarwho is part of the KKR support staff, has played an important role in his development.

Nayar’s rigorous training program and mentoring helped Raghuvanshi easily adapt to the demands of IPL cricket. With his good performances, Raghuvanshi has not only cemented his place in the KKR roster but has also emerged as one of the up-and-coming players of IPL 2024. The boy’s bold cricket has made him a fan favourite, and he has become an important cricketer. KKR in their glory this season.

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