Why did Mohammed Siraj's name start coming up amid the beating of a Bangladeshi superfan?

IND vs BAN: Only 35 overs could be bowled on the first day of the Test match held at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur due to rain. However, a serious controversy caught everyone's attention during this limited game, when a Bangladesh superfan, Tiger Robbie, was beaten up by Indian fans. This incident not only affected the match but also the tense atmosphere among the spectators.

Reason for beating the fan

The reason for Tiger Robbie's beating is still not clear, but many claims are being made on social media. It is being said that Robbie abused Mohammad Siraj during the match, which infuriated the surrounding fans. Some reports also say that Robbie had earlier raised slogans against the Indian team in Chennai as well. Such actions provoked the anger of the local spectators, leading to this unfortunate incident.

Bangladeshi fan Tiger Roby

- In Chennai he was openly shouting India=enemy, #ICC=BCCI.

- In Kanpur he abused mohammed #Siraj #Kanpur crowd had it enough and replied him in a language he understands.#INDvsBAN #BCCI #indvsbangladesh pic.twitter.com/S2OEwZ2U6Y

— Current Affairs (World's) (@xph03_n1x2) September 27, 2024

Protest against Bangladeshi team

The background behind this beating is also being seen in the recent violence in Bangladesh, in which many Hindu families suffered losses. This incident increased the resentment of the Indian spectators towards the Bangladeshi team, who were chanting slogans against Bangladesh in Kanpur. Due to all these incidents, the beating of Tiger Robbie is being seen as even more suspicious, although no concrete evidence has been found in this regard.

First day of Kanpur Test

The first day of the Kanpur Test started late due to rain. The toss took place at 10 am, in which India invited Bangladesh to bat first. Bangladesh lost the first two wickets quickly, with both successes being taken by Akash Deep. However, after this Bangladesh had scored 107 runs for 3 wickets, when the match had to be stopped due to heavy rain. Ultimately, the match referee decided to end the first day's play in view of the bad weather.

Why was Siraj's name taken?

Amidst this controversy, Mohammad Siraj's name was being taken repeatedly. Many fans made comments about Siraj on social media, due to which Tiger Robbie was targeted. This shows how sensitive the spirit of cricket can be even outside the field of play, and how hatred and hostility between fans can flare up.

Conclusion

This controversy in Kanpur has proved that cricket is not just a game, but it is sometimes associated with emotions and nationalism as well. The beating of Tiger Robbie has highlighted the anger among Indian cricket fans, and shows how different the atmosphere of the game can be. We hope that such incidents do not happen in the future and the spirit of the game will always remain paramount.