On Monday (September 4), Rohan Gavaskar took to X (previously Twitter) to debunk faux claims attributed to his father Sunil Gavaskar by way of a Hinduphobic, Pakistani troll account.
The previous cricketer pushed aside the faux information that Sunil Gavaskar supposedly slammed the Board of Keep an eye on for Cricket in India (BCCI) for ‘politicising’ the sport of cricket all over an interview with NDTV.
In a tweet, Rohan Gavaskar stated, “This can be a utterly fabricated observation attributed to my father. He hasn’t made this observation and anyone is simply looking to create mischief. It’s completely ridiculous that folks would use his identify to get extra engagement. Please retweet in order that the reality prevails”
This can be a utterly fabricated observation attributed to my father . He hasn’t made this observation and anyone is simply looking to create mischief . It’s completely ridiculous that folks would use his identify to get extra engagement . Please retweet in order that the reality prevails https://t.co/UNLOk5GVXr
— Rohan Gavaskar (@rohangava9) September 3, 2023
He additional added, “He (Sunil Gavaskar) is beneath contract with India as of late so he wouldn’t talk to Ndtv anyway!.” The faux information was once disseminated on X (previously Twitter) by way of a Pakistan-based troll account named ‘Hassan’ (@hi_hassan). He boasts of 6000 fans at the platform.
Two days previous on Saturday (September 2), Hassan falsely claimed, “Sunil Gavaskar on NDTV: It will have to be a question of utter disgrace for us as Indians for politicizing, ruining and mainly hijacking this pretty sport of cricket. BCCI has let India down and this night’s effects are a sworn statement of it.”
He additional added, “Sunil Gavaskar placing his retirement existence on line in entrance of one.2 billion mob-lynchers is very favored. Hope his media contracts aren’t affected after talking fact on nationwide tv.” Hassan additionally shared a screenshot, highlighting how former Pakistani Minister Fawad Chaudhry preferred his tweet.
Screengrab of the tweet by way of Hassan
A handy guide a rough look on the profile of the troll unearths that he’s founded in Pakistan. “VPN speeds in Pakistan,” Hassan had tweeted on Would possibly 10 this yr.
VPN speeds in Pakistan. percent.twitter.com/Liep3lcbg1
— ?????? (@hi__hassan) Would possibly 10, 2023
He was once additionally noticed making derogatory remarks towards the Hindu group and posting objectionable cartoons, appearing Hindus consuming ‘sh*t’ whilst wearing ‘vibhuti’ and ‘bindi.’
Screengrab of the Hinduphobic tweets by way of Hassan
In September 2020, former ace cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was once falsely accused of constructing sexist remarks towards actress, Anushka Sharma. He was once regarding a video of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma taking part in on most sensible in their place of abode all over the Coronavirus lockdown.
His feedback have been later taken out of context and introduced in an unsavoury means by way of vicious trolls on social media.