
Just Like That | Faith and Cricket: Kirti Azad’s comment uncalled for
After India’s T20 World Cup win, players’ temple visit drew criticism from TMC MP Kirti Azad, sparking debate on secularism and faith in India’s public life
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After India’s T20 World Cup win, players’ temple visit drew criticism from TMC MP Kirti Azad, sparking debate on secularism and faith in India’s public life

The cricketer-turned-politician sparked a row with a tweet, targetting Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav, coach Gautam Gambhir and ICC chairma Jay Shah

India's T20 World Cup champions visited a Mumbai temple, continuing celebrations despite a debate sparked by Kirti Azad's remarks questioning religious inclusivity.

Former cricketer Kirti Azad in his post on X on Monday (March 9, 2026), criticised the captain of Indian cricket team Surya Kumar Yadav and Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) Jay Shah…

As India gear up for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, a debate rages over opener Abhishek Sharma's place.

Kirti Azad, TMC MP and WC winner of 1983, raised questions over captain Suryakumar, coach Gambhir, and ICC boss Jay Shah ‘giving precedence’ to one religion