In Ex-Pak Cricketer vs Journalist On X, BJP Leader's Sharp Rejoinder

A social media exchange between a journalist and a former Pak cricketer divided the internet and started trending.

A rancorous exchange between an Indian journalist and a former Pakistani cricketer on social media platform X over the behaviour of Indian cricket fans took a surprising turn when BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia weighed in to "stand with a fellow Indian". Mr Danish Kaneria it would be nice if you could put your house in order first.Arfa criticized our country, wrongly so, but our relationship is not defined by the religion we profess but by the country we love, our Bharat.Even when there is very little in common with her, I... https://t.co/44AzQa9YPI

On Sunday, journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani spoke about the "deplorable behavior" of Indian cricket fans during World Cup matches.

"Deplorable behaviour of many cricket fans during World Cup matches makes me feel embarrassed and ashamed as an Indian. This petty, insecure and majoritarian approach towards sports which was meant to bring people together, is symbolic of India Modi-RSS have created in last decade," Ms Sherwani wrote.