More trouble for Mamata, sedition complaint filed over "controversial comment" against India
.gif)
Download Mobile App 
.webp)
A brief interaction between former Indian captain Rohit Sharma and former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has sparked fresh debate on social media, with fans questioning consistency in sporting gestures. The controversy erupted after the two were seen warmly hugging, despite recent criticism around players avoiding handshakes in similar high-profile encounters. The moment, captured on camera during a public cricket-related event, quickly went viral.
Supporters of the players argued that the interaction was informal and reflected mutual respect between two cricketers from different eras, stressing that sportsmanship should not be over-analysed. Others, however, claimed it reflected double standards, especially amid heightened scrutiny of player conduct in India–Pakistan cricket-related interactions.
Neither Rohit Sharma nor Wasim Akram has responded publicly to the controversy. The episode once again highlights how gestures involving India and Pakistan cricketers are closely watched and often become flashpoints for larger debates beyond the game itself.
West Bengal
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Jharkhand