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    Dainik Jagran Faces Backlash Over Virat Kohli- Rohit Sharma Comparison

    In the wake of a controversial article published by Dainik Jagran, a leading Indian Hindi newspaper, tensions have escalated in the cricketing community. The piece, which compared the batting strategies of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, has sparked a heated debate, leading to Kohli’s fans calling for a boycott of the publication.

    During India’s recent match against England, the spotlight fell on the contrasting performances of the two celebrated cricketers. While Kohli faced an unexpected dismissal with a duck, his counterpart, India’s captain Rohit Sharma, exhibited a remarkable display of skill, scoring 87 runs off 101 balls, contributing significantly to India’s final score of 229/9 in 50 overs.

    Rather than solely pursuing a personal century milestone, Rohit Sharma focused on accelerating the run rate, sacrificing his wicket in an attempt to bolster the team’s momentum. His approach, acknowledged as a selfless act aimed at team advancement, garnered widespread acclaim across various circles.

    Rohit Sharma’s Sacrificial Knock Ignites Debate, Fans Divided : Dainik Jagran Article Debate Flares up

    Sharma’s aggressive batting strategy in the powerplay overs, despite his limited centuries, has positioned him as a key asset in critical matches. Despite achieving a century against Afghanistan, his consistent high scores, including an 86 against Pakistan and an 87 against England, underscore his substantial contributions to the team’s success.

    However, the commendation of Sharma’s performance within the article seemingly led to an implicit critique of Kohli’s priorities. Dainik Jagran‘s publication, while praising Sharma’s proactive stance, seemingly criticized Kohli for prioritizing personal achievements over the team’s goals.

    The publication’s stance triggered an outpouring of disapproval from Virat Kohli‘s loyal fanbase, who swiftly launched a social media campaign, utilizing the hashtag #BoycottDainikJagran on X (formerly Twitter). Several videos emerged depicting fans purportedly setting fire to copies of the newspaper, underscoring the intensity of the backlash against the publication’s editorial stance.

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