‘Dimaag se paidal’: Virender Sehwag's caste0ist remark on Jaat community sparks massive controversy – Watchh

Former India batsman Virender Sehwag finds himself embroiled in a major controversy for his distasteful remarks on live television. Currently, the former crickete works as a commentator in the Indian Premier League. He is part of the tournament's Haryanvi commentary panel and made the remarks midway during an IPL encounter. Sehwag made fun of the Jaat community's intelligence while interacting with his fellow commentators.

The former opening batsman referred to the Jaat people of various states as "paidal", implying lack of intelligence among the community and stated claimed that despite coming from different states (Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana) they are all same in terms of IQ. "The Jaats of Uttar Pradesh speak a different language, the Jaats of Rajasthan speak another, and the Jaats of Haryana have their own dialect too… but when it comes to intelligence, all are slow," Sehwag said on air.

Even though Sehwag may have made the comments in jest, many failed to find it amusing. Social media flooded with criticism as Sehwag was slammed for his poor choice of words, labeling it as disrespectful and offensive.