Temple visit with T20 trophy sparks political reactions
TNN / Mar 11, 2026, 00:04 (IST)
Congress MP tariq anwar criticized ICC chairman Jay Shah for taking the T20 World Cup trophy to a temple, deeming it against tradition. BJP leaders countered, with sports minister Shreyasi Singh calling Anwar's comment shameful. TMC MP Kirti Azad also attacked Shah and Nishant Kumar over nepotism, previously expressing displeasure about the temple visit, a sentiment Anwar supported.