Virender Sehwag, a former batter for India, has once again found himself embroiled in a major scandal after saying something offensive on television about the JAAT community. In his most recent daring statement, the renowned batsman, who is known for saying controversial things, took aim at the Jaat community.
Currently, the former cricket player works as a commentator for the Indian Premier League. He is in charge of the tournament's Haryanvi commentary panel, and he made these remarks while he was in the middle of a game.
Virender Sehwag’s cricketing career
One of India's most accomplished batsmen is Sehwag. For over ten years, he was a vital part of the squad in all formats. Sehwag played a significant role in the Indian team's victories in the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2007 T20 World Cup.
In addition, he is the only Indian batsman to record two triple hundreds in the game's longest format and the first to reach a triple century in Test cricket. In 50 overs, he also scored a double century. Throughout his remarkable career, Sehwag represented India in 104 Test matches, 251 ODIs, and 19 T20Is.
Virender Sehwag explains the difference between JAATs from different states in India; causes huge stir
Virender Sehwag made fun of the Jat community's intelligence while addressing his fellow commentators.
The former opening batsman referred to the Jaat people of various states as "paidal," suggesting a lack of intelligence, and claimed that despite their differences in language, they are all the same in terms of intelligence.
"The Jats of Uttar Pradesh speak a different language, the Jats of Rajasthan speak another, and the Jats of Haryana have their own dialect too… but when it comes to intelligence, all are slow," said Virender Sehwag.
Here is the video:
Even though Virender Sehwag may have meant his comments as a jest, many people did not find them amusing. Many social media users criticized him for his words shortly after he made them, labeling them disrespectful and offensive. A number of users also requested an apology from the former cricket player.
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Published - 09 Apr 2025, 04:03 PM | Updated - 09 Apr 2025, 11:34 PM
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Virender Sehwag, a former batter for India, has once again found himself embroiled in a major scandal after saying something offensive on television about the JAAT community. In his most recent daring statement, the renowned batsman, who is known for saying controversial things, took aim at the Jaat community.
Currently, the former cricket player works as a commentator for the Indian Premier League. He is in charge of the tournament's Haryanvi commentary panel, and he made these remarks while he was in the middle of a game.
Virender Sehwag’s cricketing career
One of India's most accomplished batsmen is Sehwag. For over ten years, he was a vital part of the squad in all formats. Sehwag played a significant role in the Indian team's victories in the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2007 T20 World Cup.
In addition, he is the only Indian batsman to record two triple hundreds in the game's longest format and the first to reach a triple century in Test cricket. In 50 overs, he also scored a double century. Throughout his remarkable career, Sehwag represented India in 104 Test matches, 251 ODIs, and 19 T20Is.
Virender Sehwag explains the difference between JAATs from different states in India; causes huge stir
Virender Sehwag made fun of the Jat community's intelligence while addressing his fellow commentators.
The former opening batsman referred to the Jaat people of various states as "paidal," suggesting a lack of intelligence, and claimed that despite their differences in language, they are all the same in terms of intelligence.
"The Jats of Uttar Pradesh speak a different language, the Jats of Rajasthan speak another, and the Jats of Haryana have their own dialect too… but when it comes to intelligence, all are slow," said Virender Sehwag.
Here is the video:
Even though Virender Sehwag may have meant his comments as a jest, many people did not find them amusing. Many social media users criticized him for his words shortly after he made them, labeling them disrespectful and offensive. A number of users also requested an apology from the former cricket player.
Also Read: MCA To Name Wankhede Stands On Former Players!! Rohit Sharma Nominated
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