Suresh Raina's "I'm Also Brahmin" Remark Sparks Major Backlash On Twitter

Former India cricketer Suresh Raina drew flak on social media following one of his remarks during a commentary stint in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League.

@ImRaina you should be ashamed yourself.It seems that you have never experienced real Chennai culture though you have been playing many years for Chennai team. https://t.co/ZICLRr0ZLh So watched the video, I once liked Raina very much and now im sad how ignorant or he has been hiding all these days. Lost it! No more respect What the heck @ImRaina sir.. you shouldn't use that word ..... https://t.co/v8AD1Cp0fT pic.twitter.com/TltPoMbYec Former India cricketer Suresh Raina drew flak on social media following one of his comments during a commentary stint in the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League. Raina, who is part of the Chennai Super Kings franchise in the Indian Premier League, was asked by a commentator how he has embraced the Chennai culture as he has been seen wearing a 'veshti', dancing and whistling. In reply, the CSK left-hander said "I think I'm also Brahmin. I have been playing since 2004 in Chennai. I love the culture, I love my teammates." Reacting to Raina's remark, a user on Twitter said it seems that you have never experienced real Chennai culture despite playing for Chennai for years. "@ImRaina you should be ashamed yourself. It seems that you have never experienced real Chennai culture though you have been playing  many years for Chennai team," the tweet read.