‘Why the hypocrisy?’ Virendra Sehwag takes a brutal dig at Virat Kohli

Yesterday, Indian cricket followers suffered heartbreak after the group misplaced the inaugural 2021 World T20 match towards the arch-rival Pakistan. What Indian cricket group followers are feeling proper now will not be a sentiment of disappointment, however sheer anger over allegedly unhealthy group choice and flawed technique. Many offended netizens and social media customers are expressing their anger at Kohli. Meanwhile, former Indian cricket group opener Sehwag has slammed hypocrisy surrounding campaigns to cease bursting crackers throughout the Hindu pageant of Diwali. Sehwag’s tweet comes days after Virat Kohli had tweeted that he’ll share some “personal tips for celebrating a meaningful Diwali.” Sehwag’s Diwali tweetFormer group India opener Virendra Sehwag tweeted, “Firecrackers are banned during Diwali but yesterday in parts of India there were firecrackers to celebrate Pakistan’s victory. Achha [Alright], they must have been celebrating the victory of cricket. Toh [So], what’s the harm in fireworks on Diwali. Hypocrisy Kyun, Saara gyaan tab hi Yaad aata hai [Why this hypocrisy, they get reminded of all the knowledge only at that time (during Diwali)]. The Kohli connection in Sehwag’s tweetNotably, Virat Kohli had recently shared a video on his Twitter handle prepared in association with Pinterest. In the video, he can be heard saying, “It’s been a tough year for all of us all around the world but especially in India with wave 2 hitting hard in 2021. As we get ready for Diwali this festive season, I’ll be sharing some of my tips for you to celebrate with loved ones and family. Stay tuned on Pinterest and pass the light.”However, Kohli’s tweet about sharing recommendations on the best way to have a good time a significant Diwali didn’t go down nicely with some netizens who stated that they didn’t want any recommendations on the best way to have a good time the traditional pageant.Last yr too, Kohli had requested all these celebrating the pageant of lights to chorus from utilizing firecrackers, in a neo-modern bid to allegedly assist save the surroundings. Now, Sehwag’s tweet is aimed immediately at such seasonal environmentalism that comes into the image yearly solely when the pageant of Diwali is across the nook. Firecrackers are banned throughout Diwali however yesterday in components of India there have been firecrackers to have a good time Pakistan ‘s victory. Achha they must have been celebrating victory of cricket. Toh , what’s the hurt in fireworks on Diwali. Hypocrisy kyun ,Saara gyaan tab hello yaad aata hai— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) October 25, 2021Sehwag’s previous remarks about KohliThis is definitely not the primary time that Sehwag has made such remarks. He has questioned Kohli’s group choice on at the very least two events. Last yr, when batsman Shreyas Iyer was dropped from India’s taking part in XI in a T20I towards Australia, Swhwag had stated, “If you talk about Shreyas Iyer, if in the previous T20 series he had given a good performance, then on what basis did you not play him in this encounter. Is there any reason? I don’t think even Shreyas Iyer has the guts to go and ask why he was not played.” The former group India opener had added, “If this decision has been taken with the team in mind then it is right else if it has been taken thinking that Shreyas Iyer does not play short-pitched bowling that well and so a chance has been given to someone else, then it will be a different thinking because he has scored runs in the last few T20 matches. So, he should be given chances.” He had additionally stated, “I will say one more thing, all the rules are applicable to everyone else other than Virat Kohli, no rule is applicable to him. Neither his batting order is changed nor is he left out or given a break when he is out of form. So, that is wrong.”Sehwag didn’t cease right here. He had additionally stated, “Virat Kohli has to think that in the England tour when he had flopped, if he was not given opportunities after that, how would he have become such a big player.” Making a comparability with former group India skipper MS Dhoni, Sehwag stated, “He (Kohli) himself says that MS Dhoni has backed him and that he would always remain his captain. Is there any player in this team who will say the same thing for Virat Kohli? it is difficult.” Comments after Rohit Sharma was given restAgain when Kohli determined to deal with his lieutenant Rohit Sharma within the first couple of T20Is towards England earlier this yr, Sehwag had stated, “If Rohit Sharma is present, then he should be kept in the team. The public comes to see players like Rohit. I am his fan myself. If he does not play, my TV will be turned off.” Sehwag is liked for his frank character, each when it comes to his batting and his feedback. In the case of skipper Virat Kohli too, Sehwag has again and again expressed his disappointment along with his group choice selections. This time round although Sehwag additionally appears to have been miffed by the repeated recommendation of Kohli and different celebrities to keep away from burning crackers on Diwali.