On Wednesday, Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed said that head coach Gautam Gambhir was being unfair because of religion, and she questioned why Sarfaraz Khan was not picked for the main Indian cricket team.
What is the controversy?
The selectors’ choice to leave out Sarfaraz Khan from the India A team on Tuesday sparked fresh discussion about the supposed unfair handling of one of the most reliable players in local cricket. Many are now wondering if the high-scoring Mumbai batsman is even being looked at for the backup team.
Where did the Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed ask Guatam Gambhir?
Mohamed posted on X and asked if Sarfaraz was being left out because of his last name. The Congress leader spoke out after Sarfaraz Khan was not chosen for the India A team that will play against a touring South African side in Bengaluru during October and November.
What was the Congress national spokesperson Shama Mohamed’s statement?
“Is Sarfaraz Khan not selected because of his surname ! #justasking . We know where Gautam Gambhir stands on that matter,” said Mohamed on X, referring to Gambhir’s stint in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
What surprised the fans?
Sarfaraz Khan was not picked for the England tour, even after improving his fitness, and was also ignored for the home matches against the West Indies. Supporters were surprised when the Mumbai player wasn’t included in the India A squad for the games against South Africa A.
Shama Mohamed has made headlines before for her opinions on cricket
Shama Mohamed has made headlines before for her opinions on cricket. Earlier this year, the Congress leader drew criticism for saying Rohit Sharma was “fat for a sportsperson” and called him the “most unimpressive” captain India has ever had.
