Following India's loss in the opening match of the ODI series against Australia, former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu found himself at the center of a social media storm. A statement, falsely attributed to him, went viral, claiming he had demanded that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remove Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar. Sidhu has now vehemently denied these allegations.
The Viral Fake Post
The widely circulated post on social media falsely quoted Navjot Singh Sidhu as saying, ‘If India is to win the 2027 World Cup, then BCCI should remove Ajit Agarkar and Gautam Gambhir as soon as possible and reinstate Rohit Sharma as captain with full respect. ’ This statement quickly gained traction, sparking debates among fans.
Sidhu's Strong Rebuttal
Infuriated by the fake post, Navjot Singh Sidhu took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to issue a sharp clarification. He wrote, ‘I've never said this, don't spread false news, I've never thought this. Shame on you, while ’ Sidhu's post is now widely shared, clearly refuting the fabricated statement attributed to him.
Victim of Fake News
This incident isn't an isolated one, as public figures often become targets of false statements circulating on social media. Sidhu's experience highlights the prevalence of such misinformation. Coincidentally, Navjot Singh Sidhu celebrates his 62nd birthday today, October 20th. A stalwart of Indian batting during his playing days from 1983 to 1999, he later transitioned into a successful career as a commentator and then as a politician.
