Tue Oct 01 06:05:41 UTC 2024: ## Former Cricketer Sehwag Sparks Controversy with Support for Congress Candidate

**New Delhi, India:** Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has found himself at the center of social media controversy after his latest Instagram post. The post, which showed Congress candidate Anirudh Chaudhary’s rallies and campaigning ahead of the Haryana Elections 2024, has left many confused, considering Sehwag’s past support for the BJP.

Sehwag, known for his fiery batting and witty social media presence, was offered a BJP ticket to contest the 2019 polls but declined. His recent support for a Congress candidate has therefore raised eyebrows, particularly after he faced criticism last week for questioning the Modi government’s policies on Twitter.

The cricketer, who previously deleted a tweet that seemed to criticize the government’s promises regarding PSU banks, has been labeled a “Darpok” (coward) by some on X (formerly Twitter).

Despite the recent backlash, Sehwag remains a popular figure on social media, particularly on X, where he has a large following. The “Nawab of Najafgarh” is considered one of India’s greatest opening batsmen, having amassed over 8,500 runs in Test cricket and over 8,000 in ODIs for India between 1999 and 2013.

Sehwag’s change in stance has undoubtedly sparked debate, leaving many wondering about the cricketer’s political leanings and the future of his social media engagement.

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