Akshay Kumar apologises for holding the flag incorrectly while cheering at Women's World Cup 2017
7 years, 7 months ago

Akshay Kumar apologises for holding the flag incorrectly while cheering at Women's World Cup 2017

India TV News  

Actor Akshay Kumar, who cheered the Women in Blue at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup held at The Lord's landed into a controversy when he tweeted a picture of himself holding the National flag upside down. Thus, when Akshay tweeted that photo with the flag, people started trolling him on social media. Akshay tweeted, “Extending my sincerest apology for violating the code of conduct for the tricolor.Didn't mean to offend anyone,the picture has been removed.” Yesterday, India lost the match from England breaking the hearts of many cricket enthusiasts. !These Women have started a revolution & I couldn't be more proud #WWC17Final.” On the professional front, the actor will next be seen in Toilet: Ek Prem Katha alongside Bhumi Pednekar.

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