Controversy Erupts Over Sarfaraz Khan's Exclusion from India A Squad
A political controversy erupted after Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed questioned the exclusion of Sarfaraz Khan from the India A cricket squad, suggesting his surname could be a factor. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla countered, accusing her of injecting communal politics into cricket.
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Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed ignited a political storm on Wednesday by questioning if the exclusion of Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan from the India A cricket squad was influenced by his surname.
She took a subtle jab at Indian team's coach, Gautam Gambhir, insinuating his stance on the matter is well-known.
This prompted a sharp rebuke from BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla, urging Mohamed to refrain from introducing communal politics into cricket.
The controversy followed the national selection committee's decision to exclude Khan from the squad for two first-class matches against South Africa A, led by Rishabh Pant.
Sarfaraz Khan's omission sparked a social media uproar, as many noted his recent domestic cricket achievements, questioning his exclusion.
On social media, Mohamed asked if Khan's surname was a factor, referencing Gambhir's known position on such issues.
In response, Poonawalla criticized Mohamed's past divisive comments, citing her previous fat-shaming of Rohit Sharma.
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