• A controversial article on Virat Kohli amid the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 has left fans fuming.

  • Virat fans have registered their discontent with the Dainik Jagran media publication over critical remarks on the former Indian captain.

CWC 2023: Virat Kohli fans trend ‘Boycott Dainik Jagran’; burn newspapers in protest over controversial article on the Indian star
Virat Kohli fans trend 'Boycott Dainik Jagran' and burn newspapers in protest (Image Source: Twitter)

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The ODI World Cup 2023 has been an exhilarating journey for cricket enthusiasts worldwide, with a plethora of thrilling matches and outstanding performances. However, amid the ongoing cricketing extravaganza, a controversial article published by one of India’s leading newspapers, Dainik Jagran, targeting India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli has sent shockwaves through the cricketing community.

The article, titled ‘Shatak Par Ravaiyaa alag alag’ (different approaches on a century), authored by Abhishek Tripathi, compared the batting styles and mindsets of Virat and Rohit Sharma. Although the piece was an analysis, it had certain critical remarks about Kohli’s approach that left his fans deeply dissatisfied.

Dainik Jagran’s controversial article on Virat Kohli

The controversial article drew a stark contrast between the approaches of Virat and Rohit, especially when it comes to reaching batting milestones. The author, Abhishek, accused the Delhi-born cricketer of prioritizing personal milestones over team success, implying that Kohli was more focused on achieving centuries and individual records.

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It is worth mentioning that this assessment comes at a time when Virat has been performing remarkably well in the ODI World Cup 2023, with 354 runs in six matches, including a century and three half-centuries. His contributions have been pivotal in India’s impressive start to the World Cup campaign.

Fans outrage over critical remarks on Virat

Understandably, the controversial article did not sit well with Virat’s devoted fan base. His fans, known for their unwavering support, were quick to react to the critical remarks made by Dainik Jagran. The response was a widespread protest that erupted on social media platforms as the former India captain’s supporters took to Twitter, using the hashtag ‘Boycott Dainik Jagran’ to voice their displeasure and disappointment.

The outrage didn’t stop at online protests. In an act of physical protest, some fans went as far as burning copies of the Indian newspaper on the streets, symbolizing their strong discontent with the publication’s article. Images and videos of these demonstrations were widely shared on social media platforms, further amplifying the controversy.

Here’s how netizens expressed their discontent over Dainik Jagran’s article:

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