The Instagram ID of Railways cricketer Himanshu Sangwan has gone viral
Virat Kohli’s much awaited return to domestic cricket after a 12-year hiatus didn’t go as expected; in the first innings of the Ranji Trophy, he scored just six runs for Delhi against Railways.
With thousands of people lining up since the wee hours of the morning to watch the Indian batting sensation in action, the Arun Jaitley Stadium saw an incredible attendance. However, their joy was short-lived as pacer Himanshu Sangwan clean bowled Kohli, leaving the crowded stands in stunned silence.
In addition to deflating the audience, the dismissal caused a mass departure from the stadium, with many supporters leaving before Kohli had even arrived at the pavilion.
Is Railways cricketer Himanshu Sangwan on Instagram and what is his profile ID as he dismisses Virat Kohli in the Ranji Trophy
Smart guy Himanshu Sangwan : pic.twitter.com/w4PXtC5eJA
— UmdarTamker (@UmdarTamker) January 31, 2025
But once Kohli was sent packing for just 6 runs, the social media response took a negative turn, with irate supporters bombarding Himanshu Sangwan with insults on Instagram. However, the criticism was misguided.
ye lo rcb fans #ViratKohli𓃵 #chokli pic.twitter.com/ERPipbfddD
— vicks (@Vickindian) January 31, 2025
An unconnected person with the same name was targeted by irate fans since the Railways pacer had kept his Instagram account private prior to the game. The innocent individual ended up being the target of constant trolling.
Himanshu Sangwan was ultimately compelled to clarify on his Instagram story that he was not the bowler who got rid of Virat Kohli amid the confusion.
He posted an Instagram story stating, “I am not the cricketer Himanshu Sangwan whom people are mistaking me for.”
Pradeep Sangwan was also the subject of abuse by deranged Kohli fans who have made it a habit to berate bowlers who dismiss the Indian batter. The fact that Himanshu and Pradeep Sangwan share the same last name may have contributed to the criticism and comments directed at Delhi pacer Pradeep Sangwan.
Chokli fans Started abusing any random himanshu sangwan 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/uKgIkSkIzF
— 𝑨𝑩𝕏𝑫 (@abxdalt) January 31, 2025
It’s ironic that Pradeep, who plays state cricket for Delhi, hasn’t played in a first-class match since 2022. The real Himanshu Sangwan who took Kohli’s wicket is on Instagram but has set his profile to private.
After India’s 3-1 Test series loss in Australia, Kohli was asked to play in domestic cricket along with other Indian stars. He came out to bat to thunderous applause. As he stood guard, the air erupted with excitement, and just before he was dismissed, Kohli hit a spectacular straight drive off Sangwan.
Fans will be intently observing Kohli as he attempts to recover in the second innings of the match, hoping for greater understanding and less hate speech aimed at people who share names with public personalities, as his future performances are scrutinized.
Embarrassing as Fuck 😭🤡🤡 #King #chokli pic.twitter.com/t5ux24ZPaU
— Puller (@PullMasterXX) January 31, 2025