Ex-Pakistan Star Under Fire for Insulting Indian Skipper Suryakumar Yadav Calling Indian Captain a ‘Pig’ on Live Television
Yousuf Sparks Outrage After Calling Suryakumar Yadav a ‘Pig’ on Live TV
Srinagar 17/10/2025 (JKNN) Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has come under severe criticism after making a derogatory remark against India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, during a live television show. Yousuf, an accomplished batter who amassed over 17,000 international runs during his career, shocked viewers by referring to Suryakumar as a “pig” while discussing the Indian star’s batting performance.
Despite being immediately corrected by the show’s anchor, Yousuf repeated the slur multiple times, prompting strong condemnation from cricket fans and experts alike. The incident has gone viral on social media, with many calling his language “unbecoming of a sportsman” and demanding an apology.
Cricket enthusiasts across both nations have expressed disappointment, emphasizing that personal insults have no place in sports commentary or public discourse.
Several cricket commentators and former players expressed disappointment over the lack of decorum displayed on the live show. Many argued that the conversation could have remained analytical without resorting to personal insults. “Sportsmen of such caliber should lead by example, not by using derogatory terms against fellow professionals,” one commentator noted.
Meanwhile, calls have intensified for Naqvi and the television network to issue a public clarification. Critics pointed out that the host, though attempting to control the situation, failed to take a firm stand or cut off the offensive comment during the broadcast.
Cricket fans across the subcontinent have urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and media regulators to take note of the incident, citing the importance of maintaining respect between rival nations’ athletes. Many Indian fans expressed their anger online, while Pakistani viewers also condemned Yousuf’s behavior, saying it tarnished the spirit of sportsmanship.
As of now, neither Yousuf nor Naqvi has issued an official apology or statement regarding the controversy. However, the backlash continues to grow, with social media flooded under hashtags such as #RespectInCricket and #YousufControversy.
The episode has reignited a wider debate about ethics and responsibility in cricket broadcasting—where passion for the game should never cross the line into personal insult or disrespect.
(JKNEWS NATION)
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