India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: Waqar Younis apologises for 'Mohammad Rizwan offered Namaz in front of Hindus' remark after row

Former Pakistan pacer tendered an apology after his comment sparked controversy and said that sports unites people regardless of race, colour, or religion. 

New Delhi: Waqar Younis on Wednesday (October 27, 2021) apologised for his comment that Mohammad Rizwan offering Namaz during India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2021 clash 'in front of Hindus was special'. The former Pakistan pacer tendered an apology through his official Twitter account and said it was not intended at all. 

He said, "In the heat of the moment, I said something which I did not mean which has hurt the sentiments of many. I apologise for this, this was not intended at all, a genuine mistake." 

Younis added that sports unites people regardless of race, colour, or religion.