Former India cricketer and commentator Ajay Jadeja ignited controversy during the India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy Group A match in Dubai when he compared cricket pitches to wives during his pitch report. Jadeja remarked, “Everyone here is married. A pitch report is just like that – you see one thing, but once you start playing, you realise it’s different. As time passes, the pitch keeps changing too. But at the end of the day, no matter how the pitch is, you have to stay with it.”
Social Media Reacts with Mixed Responses
Jadeja’s comments quickly drew fire online for their sexist undertones. Some users criticised the analogy as outdated, while others joked about it. One social media user quipped that Jadeja “needs to hesitate,” and another compared his remark to the humor of comedian Samay Raina, asking, “Ajay Jadeja be like, who Samay Raina?” Other commentators found the analogy “spot on,” yet the overall reaction was largely negative, with many urging him to “stop watching Samay Raina’s show.”
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The controversy underscores the sensitivity surrounding gendered remarks in sports commentary, with critics warning that such comments can alienate audiences and perpetuate outdated stereotypes.
