[Saba Sports News] Former Indian Cricketer Laxman Sivaramakrishnan Criticizes Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai Over ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Controversy During India-Pakistan ODI World Cup Clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium.
Sardesai had voiced his opinion that ‘Jai Shri Ram’ should not be used aggressively to taunt Pakistani players. He stressed that Lord Ram symbolizes enlightenment and not animosity. However, Sivaramakrishnan responded by recounting the hardships he endured as a 16-year-old in Pakistan, emphasizing that unless one has experienced it, they shouldn’t comment.
“Afternoon musing: in our park in the morning, we often say ‘Ram Ram’ as an affectionate greeting to each other. Why then use Jai Shri Ram as an aggressive chant to mock Pakistani players? Lord Ram is Maryada Purshottam: he must bring enlightenment, not evoke enmity. Agree?,” Sardesai posted on X. “What abuses I have got as a 16 year old in Pakistan, only I know. From my colour to my religion to my country and culture. For Heaven’s sake if you have not experienced it, please don’t talk about it,”
In another incident, Indian fans chanted ‘Jai Shri Ram’ as Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan was dismissed during the ODI World Cup 2023 match. Rizwan had dedicated Pakistan’s victory over Sri Lanka to the people of Gaza in a tweet, expressing gratitude for the hospitality of the Indian audience in Hyderabad.