5 Times when cricketers were punished for their social media activity
Cricketers that faced heat after their controversial posts on social media.
5) Suryakumar Yadav
It is safe to say that Suryakumar Yadav has been one of India’s best players in the domestic circuit for quite a while now. His form was rewarded by him getting selected for the Indian team for the upcoming T20I series against England. However, even SKY had once landed in a controversy, thanks to social media.
Back in 2017, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) senior selection committee picked their 14 member-squad for the inter-state one day limited over league which took place in Chennai from February 25. The committee headed by Milind Rege kept the 15th member’s slot vacant for the next 24 hours, reason being the MCA has sent a notice to its star player Yadav seeking explanation on a retweet. The Retweet stated: “You are dropped? Looks like Bombay selectors are unaware that you are the Vice Capt of IPL champion team KKR.”
This didn’t go well with the selectors. In a letter sent to the SuryakumarYadav, MCA had warned its batsman that if he is not able to give a satisfactory reply then MCA will take strict action against him. However all of this is in the past as SKY has a really good chance of making his international debut for India in the upcoming T20I series against England.
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