Indian cricket fans are upset with veteran sports writer Vikrant Gupta because he is said to have said something bad about KL Rahul during an IPL match with the video viral
Gupta was caught on live camera criticising Rahul’s performance and saying, “Punjab ko bhi to marwata hi tha ye.” The comment, which was translated as “he used to do it to Punjab, too,” was harshly criticised by cricket fans, who took to social media to show how upset they were.
Gupta is a well-known sports anchor and writer in India. He said this while on air during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. The slow way Rahul played during the match was the subject of his supposed comments.
Video of Vikrant Gupta lambasting KL Rahul on live TV goes viral
🗣️ "Punjab ko bhi to marwata hi tha ye"
:said Vikrant Gupta
He forgot that he was live before starting the criticism of KL Rahul on Camera. #IPL2O23pic.twitter.com/wgs10SkW4H
— Himanshu Pareek (@Sports_Himanshu) April 23, 2023
Rahul’s 61-ball 68 wasn’t enough for LSG to beat a below-par goal of 136 on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. After Rahul’s wicket, LSG went from 126 for 3 in 19.1 overs to 128 for 7 at the end of the game, losing by just 7 runs.
Indian cricket fans didn’t like what they heard from such a well-known writer, so they took to Twitter to show their anger. Many people were upset by what Gupta said and called for him to be held responsible for what he did. Some even asked him to quit his job as a sports reporter.
Vikrant Gupta denies making derogatory remark against KL Rahul
In answer to the backlash, Gupta said that the video that was going around on social media was fake. He said he didn’t say anything bad about Rahul and that cricket fans were picking on him wrongly. But since then, the video has gone viral on social media, and many people have shared it and criticised Gupta for what he said.
Gupta’s comments have caused a lot of trouble, which has led to a bigger discussion about the role of media and commentators in the sports world. Many fans think that writers and commentators should be held to a higher standard when it comes to how they act and what they say. They say that, since Gupta is a top journalist, his comments were not only offensive but also unprofessional.
The event has also made people wonder if journalists and commentators can be held responsible through social media. Many fans think that social media has given them a place to say what they think and make people in power answer for what they do.
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