Some fans mistook the picture for a real one and questioned Gautam Gambhir for wearing a political symbol on a cricket show.
An edited image of Gautam Gambhir allegedly promoting BJP on a TV show went viral on social media. The image showed Gautam Gambhir wearing saffron headgear and scarf with symbols of ICC World Cup 2019 and BJP's Lotus. He was seen posing with Irfan Pathan and Jatin Sapru on what appeared to be the sets of a TV show focusing on Cricket World Cup.
While some were clear that it was a fake image, some fans mistook it for a real one and even questioned Gambhir for wearing a political symbol on a cricket show.
1. 'BJP MP working hard in his constituency'
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Comedian Kunal Kamra was one of the those who tweeted the photoshopped image. He tweeted a joke saying, "BJP MP apni constituency main gambhirta se kaam karte hue (BJP MP working hard in his constituency)".
It is not clear whether Kunal is the original source of the picture. However, he was clearly making a joke on Gambhir when he tweeted the photo. His joke was directed at Gambhir's dual roles as a cricket expert and a newly-elected member of parliament.
*BJP MP apni constituency main gambhirta se kaam karte hue* pic.twitter.com/0GcTe6q6lq
— Kunal Kamra (@kunalkamra88) July 6, 2019
2. Fans react to pictures
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It seems, however, some fans did not understand the joke. Some even mistook it as a real picture and wondered whether Gautam Gambhir was allowed to wear such a political attire while appearing for a World Cup 2019 show.
Some even asked Gambhir not to bring his political agenda into sports.
Dear @GautamGambhir
— PoliCric (@Baba_Despactio) July 6, 2019
We respect you as a player, please don't bring your politics into Cricket. This is not a right platform#INDvSL #CWC19 #Gambhir #Jadeja pic.twitter.com/bLIoTJWyGe
Isn't it illegal to use ICC symbol anywhere without prior permission?
— Ashish kumar (@lousyashish) July 6, 2019
I guess bjp people never really care for law.
CRICKET mein bhi political colours!! pic.twitter.com/Dl8cyEBIGa
— Sayk (@sayk_art) July 6, 2019
3. Here is the real image
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It is clear that it was image created using an old image posted by Irfan Pathan. The former India star has posted the picture on June 26.
Teen tigada logo ka kaam bigada;) #work pic.twitter.com/2HjYei3WxH
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 25, 2019
