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Sidhu Slams Fake News on Gambhir-Agarkar Sacking: ‘Shame On You’ Post Goes Viral

Shivansh Rana | 3 min read | 2 weeks ago | Oct 20, 2025 09:55 pm IST
Sidhu Slams Fake News on Gambhir-Agarkar Sacking: ‘Shame On You’ Post Goes Viral

What a chaotic moment in Indian cricket. Just a day after India’s tough seven-wicket loss to Australia in Perth, former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu unleashed on social media, blasting a fake post that was spreading like wildfire. The post, falsely attributed to him, called for the heads of Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar.

Key Takeaways

  • Navjot Singh Sidhu publicly denied a viral quote demanding the removal of Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar.
  • The fake post urged reinstating Rohit Sharma as ODI captain for the 2027 World Cup.
  • Sidhu’s denial came on October 20, 2025, right after India lost the first ODI to Australia.
  • The controversy follows Shubman Gill replacing Rohit Sharma as ODI captain earlier in October 2025.

What Was the Fake News All About?

So, here’s the deal. A post started making the rounds online claiming Sidhu wanted some major changes. It said he demanded the BCCI remove both Gautam Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar from their powerful positions. Why? The fake quote argued for bringing back Rohit Sharma as ODI captain, specifically to lead the team for the 2027 World Cup.

But honestly, it was all fabricated. This all happened right after India’s rough start to the ODI series against Australia, which just added fuel to the fire.

The Social Media Storm

Sidhu didn’t mince words. He went directly to his official X handle on October 20, 2025, to shut it all down. His message was short, sharp, and brutal. He wrote, “Never said it, don’t spread fake news, never imagined it. Shame on you.” You can just feel the frustration, can’t you? It was a direct shot at whoever created and spread the rumor.

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This happened less than 24 hours after Shubman Gill, the new ODI captain, led the team in a losing effort in Perth. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were back for that game but didn’t make a huge splash, which probably made the fake news seem more believable to some fans.

Expert Analysis: A Wider Pattern of Debate

Look, this isn’t happening in a vacuum. The team management has been under the microscope lately. Just recently, former spinner R Ashwin publicly questioned why Kuldeep Yadav was left out of the squad for that first ODI. It shows that former players are watching closely and aren’t afraid to speak their minds.

And it’s not just players. Even the BCCI is feeling the heat. On October 15, Vice-President Rajeev Shukla had to come out and publicly support Gautam Gambhir over criticism about selecting fast bowler Harshit Rana. He urged former players to be more responsible with their words. So, the tension around team decisions has been building for a while.

What Happens Next?

With so much drama happening off the field, you have to wonder how it affects the players. The team is trying to bounce back in a tough series against Australia, and now they have this distraction to deal with. It puts a lot of pressure on new captain Shubman Gill and the leadership group.

Will all this outside noise die down, or is this just the beginning of a bigger debate about the future of Indian cricket? What do you think? Let us know.