“I am an advocate for equality and someone who has spent their career thinking about inclusion and understanding in the game. I am trying to frame the enormity of his achievements and I have chosen the wrong word and for that I am deeply sorry.

“As someone who is also … of South Asian heritage, I hope people would recognise there was no other intention or malice there. I hope this doesn’t overshadow what has been a great Test match so far and I look forward to seeing how it progresses. Once again, I am really, really sorry.”

A very genuine apology from Isa Guha. pic.twitter.com/W97FCCEP93

— Dan News (@dannews) December 15, 2024

Guha’s colleague, Ravi Shastri, commended her for her apology before urging viewers to move on.

“Brave woman, to do it on live television and apologise,” the Indian cricketing great said. “It takes some steel. You heard it from the horse’s mouth.

“As far as I’m concerned, game over. People are entitled to make mistakes. We are all human. To own up and say, ‘I’m sorry’ … it takes courage. She’s done it. Let’s move on.”

While Guha’s original comment was obviously regrettable, it doesn’t appear there was any malice involved in her intent. And based on the social media reaction, her immediate and thorough apology seems to have already gone a long way with cricket fans.