Congress' Udit Raj calls Virat Kohli 'Anushka's dog' in apparent defence over crackers row

Congress spokesperson Udit Raj referred to Team India skipper Virat Kohli as his wife Anushka Sharma's 'dog' as he jumped into firecrackers row set off by cricketer's video mess on Diwali to people of India. 

Virat Kohli received backlash from some quarters online for urging people to t burst firecrackers on occasion of 'Festival of Joy', with some questioning Indian captain for his collection of luxury cars which y observe also contribute to pollution.

Himself using derogatory langu to refer to both people & Kohli, Congress leer Udit Raj claimed that Virat Kohli h 'taught' 'looters, scoundrels & fools' - referring to people who slammed Virat Kohli for his firecracker appeal - and asked for ir DNA to be 'checked' to figure out if y belonged to this country. However, he also parrotted same 'dog' reference to Kohli while seemingly supporting him, with tell-tale signs of sarcasm evident.

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What Virat Kohli said

"Please remember do t burst crackers, protect environment and have fun at home with your loved ones, a simple diya and sweets on this auspicious occasion", Virat Kohli said in his Diwali mess. Anushka Sharma and he are among most outspoken celebrities against cruelty to animals and environmental degration.

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Coming back to Virat Kohli, top-ranked ODI batsman is currently in Australia where he will be leing Indian team in upcoming all-format bilateral series that gets underway on vember 27. Kohli & Co. are Down Under for what is expected to be a gruelling two-month extravaganza. 

India's tour of Australia 2020/21

India kicked off ir tour to Australia with a three-match ODI series starting on Friday, 27 vember, followed by as many T20Is and four Tests. T20Is will be played in Canberra (4 December) and Sydney (6, 8 December).  final leg of India vs Australia 2020 series will see two sides play four Tests in Test Series. elaide will play host to an iconic day-night Test between two countries, with series opener scheduled to begin from December 17. Boxing Day Test will take place at Melbourne Cricket Ground from December 26, before players go back to Sydney to play annual New Year's Test. That match is scheduled for January 7 to give players some ditional rest between matches. final match of India vs Australia 2020 series will begin on January 15 at Gabba in Brisbane.

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