Virender Sehwag Rejects Political Ambitions Amid Controversy; Sparks Hypothesis with Delicate Comment about Gautam Gambhir

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has clarified that he has little interest in pursuing a political profession regardless of being approached by main political events in latest elections. In response to a consumer’s question on social media, Sehwag emphasised that he prefers to stay concerned in cricket and commentary quite than take up a part-time function as a Member of Parliament (MP). Whereas Sehwag’s feedback might not have straight named anybody, they’ve led to hypothesis that he was presumably taking a refined dig at his former opening associate and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir. 

Sehwag Rejects Political Ambitions: 

Responding to a consumer’s query on his political ambitions, Sehwag made it clear that he has no intention of getting into politics. He cited his perception that many entertainers and sports activities figures who enter politics are pushed by private motives, ego, and a thirst for energy, usually neglecting their tasks in the direction of the individuals. Sehwag said that he enjoys his involvement in cricket and commentary, indicating that he’s content material together with his present function and has no aspirations of changing into a part-time MP.  

“I’m not in any respect fascinated with politics. Have been approached by each main events within the final two elections. My view is that almost all entertainers or sportsmen mustn’t enter politics as most are there for their very own ego and starvation for energy and barely spare real time for individuals, Few are exceptions however usually most solely do PR.”, Sehwag wrote in a tweet. 

Potential Dig at Gambhir:

Though Sehwag didn’t point out any names in his response, his remarks have sparked hypothesis that he might have been subtly alluding to Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir, a former cricketer and Sehwag’s teammate, at present serves as a BJP MP representing East Delhi. He’s additionally related to the IPL workforce Lucknow Tremendous Giants and works as a commentator. Sehwag’s remark about “being a part-time MP at any time when handy” has raised eyebrows, because it seems to distinction with Gambhir’s political function. 

“I really like being concerned with cricket and commentating and being a part-time MP at any time when handy isn’t one thing I ever aspire for.”, he additional added in his tweet. 

Gambhir’s Current Controversy: 

Gautam Gambhir discovered himself embroiled in an issue throughout India’s Group B match in opposition to Nepal within the Asia Cup 2023. A video of Gambhir flashing his center finger at cricket followers who had been chanting “Kohli, Kohli” went viral on social media. This gesture stirred outrage and condemnation on numerous platforms. Nevertheless, Gambhir later clarified that his response was prompted by listening to anti-India slogans from some Pakistani followers, which had been audible in one other video shared on social media. 

Backlash and Fallout: 

Gambhir’s habits throughout the match led to a major backlash on social media, with cricket followers and political events, together with the Aam Aadmi Celebration (AAP), criticizing his actions. The incident additionally highlighted the strained relationship between Gautam Gambhir and his former teammate, Virat Kohli, relationship again to their fallout within the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2013.

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