ICC apologizes for its political tweet related to Narendra Modi

The International Cricket Council (ICC) found itself in an awkward position, as it sought an apology after a social media post relating to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and self-proclaimed godman Asaram Baputhat went out from its official handle.

“ICC is dismayed at a non-cricket related tweet appearing on its Twitter feed earlier today. We would like to extend our sincere apologies to anyone who was offended during the short space of time it was up,” ICC said on social media.

“We have launched an investigation into how this happened” the statement added.

ICC is dismayed at a non-cricket related tweet appearing on its Twitter feed earlier today. We would like to extend our sincere apologies to anyone who was offended during the short space of time it was up. We have launched an investigation into how this happened.

— ICC (@ICC) April 25, 2018

The tweet that appeared on Wednesday was related to Modi and Asaram Bapu, who was convicted by a Jodhpur court for raping a teenager at his ashram in 2013.

The tweet at ICC platform irked many as they asked for who was handling the ICC account.

Yes we are offended its too much
We Pakistanis earlier say that @icc is Indian Cricket league
I hate its rules violation just for India where even people has no toilets

— Adeel khan (@adeel_013) April 25, 2018

Just what are you apologizing for, ICC, and just what exactly will you investigate? That how did you end up employing people who post such offensive and bigoted tweets, OR, how did this leak out? pic.twitter.com/jazVV9vfBb

— Abhinav Agarwal (@AbhinavAgarwal) April 25, 2018