Politician Ignites Communal Row Over Sarfaraz Snub, Pathan Reacts | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

October 23, 2025, 7:34 PM ISTFirst Sports by Rupha Ramani

Politician Shama Mohamed has sparked a major storm by accusing Indian selectors of religious bias in Sarfaraz Khan’s India A non-selection. This has turned a pure cricketing issue into a communal debate. Her tweet has drawn widespread backlash from fans and former players alike, with Irfan Pathan and Ravichandran Ashwin reminding her that Indian cricket runs on merit, not religion. This controversy isn’t Shama’s first. From mocking Rohit Sharma to making divisive remarks, she has often used cricketers’ names for political mileage. Rupha Ramani breaks down why her statement is misplaced, what really went behind Sarfaraz’s omission, and how Indian cricket’s unity stands far above political agendas.
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