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India Champions triumphed over Pakistan Champions by five wickets in the final of the first-ever World Championship of Legends (WCL) at Edgbaston. The win was celebrated with a playful video featuring former cricketers Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, and Yuvraj Singh, who humorously limped while dancing to the hit song "Tauba Tauba." However, not everyone found their antics amusing. Para-badminton star Manasi Joshi criticized the video, accusing the cricketers of 'mocking disabilities.' Additionally, Arman Ali, the executive director of the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), filed a complaint with the SHO of the Amar Colony police station.


In response to the backlash, Harbhajan Singh took to social media to address the controversy.


"Just wanted to clarify to those who are complaining about our recent video of 'Tauba Tauba' on social media after winning the championship here in England. We did not intend to hurt anyone's feelings. We respect every individual and community. This video was simply a reflection of our bodies being sore after playing continuous cricket for 15 days. We are not trying to insult or offend anyone. If people feel we have done something wrong, all I can say is, sorry to everyone. Let's stop this here and move forward. Stay happy and healthy. Love to all. Regards," Harbhajan posted.


Harbhajan emphasized that the limping in the video was meant to depict the players' physical exhaustion after two weeks of intense cricket. He apologized to those who were offended and urged everyone to move past the incident.


"Body ki Tauba Tauba ho Gayi in 15 days of legends cricket... Every part of the body is sore. Straight competition to our brothers @vickykaushal09 @karanaujla our version of 'Tauba Tauba' dance. What a SONG," read the caption of the video.