Published 14:54 IST, November 1st 2019

Farokh Engineer: MSK Prasad calls out the ex-India cricketer

Farokh Engineer comment: Chief selector MSK Prasad has called out former Indian wicket-keeper for deriving "sadistic pleasure out of indulging in petty talk."

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chairman of BCCI's selection committee MSK Pras on Friday called out former Indian wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer for deriving 'sistic pleasure out of indulging in petty talk'.  82-year-old commented on Thursday that Indian cricket selectors served tea to skipper Virat Kohli's wife and Bollywood actor Anushka during ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England. In a startling outburst, Farokh questioned selectors' credentials to deserve a place in committee.

Speaking to a leing Indian media daily, 46-Test veteran Farokh questioned credentials of India's five-member selection panel which is led by MSK Pras and consists of Sarandeep Singh, Jatin Paranjpe, Gagan Khoda, and Devang Gandhi.

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I feel s for someone deriving sistic pleasure out of indulging in petty talk: MSK Pras

"I feel s for someone deriving sistic pleasure out of indulging in petty talk, reby demeaning and disrespecting selectors and wife of Indian captain through false and frivolous allegations," an angry Pras told PTI on Thursday.

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Farokh h claimed that he h seen one of se five men serve tea to Anushka Sharma during World Cup in England but didn't name anyone.

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"Let's t forget that this selection committee has been appointed by BCCI through a proper process in an AGM," Pras ded. and suggested that it was time Engineer behaved appropriately as per his as it is t expected from someone of his stature to pass such nasty comments about anyone's wife, be it Indian captain or any ordinary man. "Someone at of 82 should reflect maturity and enjoy progress of Indian cricket from his time to current day," said Pras.

Earlier in day, Anushka h also condemned Engineer’s claims. actress asked ors t to drag her name while criticising ors. Anushka also took a shot at fans who have constantly targeted her on social media. She has been targeted by many since she started dating Indian skipper and it continues till date, even after ir marri.

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11:44 IST, November 1st 2019