Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh roped in as one of the commentators for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, triggered controversy on Sunday while commentating on the Rajasthan Royals fast bowler Jofra Archer during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

Harbhajan used a rather bizarre 'kaali taxi (black taxi), reference to make a point on English pacer Jofra Archer. The remarks by the former India spinner, who has himself dealt with racism over the years during his active cricketing days, triggered a massive row on social media.

"London me kaali taxi ka meter tez bhaagta hai, Aur yaha pe Archer sahab ka meter bhi tez bhaaga hai (Like the meter of London's black taxis, Archer's meter has also been on the higher side),” Harbhajan was heard saying during his commentary stint. 

Meanwhile, Jofra Archer recorded the most expensive figures in the Indian Premier League history when he was hit for 76 runs by Sunrisers on Sunday at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Archer’s figure reads 4-0-76-0. Mohit Sharma, playing for Gujarat Titans leaked 73 against Delhi Capitals in 2024 to sit second on the list now.

Jofra was hit for 11 fours in four sixes, resulting in 68 runs out of the 76 coming in from boundaries off his deliveries.