Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricketer had earlier hit out at the decision of Cricket Association of Bengal to invite Mohammed Azharuddin for a ceremonial ringing of the bell to mark the start of India’s first T20I against West Indies in Kolkata.
After expressing his displeasure, Gautam Gambhir faced backlash on Twitter.
This is what Gambhir had tweeted earlier,
India may have won today at Eden but I am sorry @bcci, CoA &CAB lost. Looks like the No Tolerance Policy against Corrupt takes a leave on Sundays! I know he was allowed to contest HCA polls but then this is shocking….The bell is ringing, hope the powers that be are listening. pic.twitter.com/0HKbp2Bs9r
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) November 4, 2018
The Indian cricket fans didn’t quite like his stand against the Indian board allowing the former Indian captain Azharuddin to ring the bell. Here are some of the reactions:
https://twitter.com/Laupyampattnaik/status/1059172897560788992
https://twitter.com/Laupyampattnaik/status/1059181005234302976
Mr Gambhir we know you are desperate to get tickets from Jaitlie but I hope you remember that Azharuddin has been acquitted by courts on these charges. You are not above law and courts. Don't be like RW goons who keep on giving certificate to others on everything #GautamGambhir
— Ankit Srivastava / अंकित श्रीवास्तव 🤚 (@impressionsAS) November 5, 2018
Two things are common in people connected to the right wing:
1. Selective targeting of Muslims.
2. Total disregard of courts.
Md Azharrudin was acquitted of all match fixing charges by the Indian courts & his ban was lifted in 2008 but Gambhir still considers him a culprit.
— Jas Oberoi | ਜੱਸ ਓਬਰੌਏ (@iJasOberoi) November 5, 2018
https://twitter.com/imMAK02/status/1059178272519385088