BCCI faces backlash for 'We are Team India' post, netizens say 'correct your mistake'

On Tuesday, the BCCI unveiled a preliminary 15-member squad for the forthcoming ODI World Cup, slated to take place in India during the October-November period. Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian men's cricket team, alongside chief selector Ajit Agarkar, conducted a press conference in Sri Lanka to officially announce the chosen players for the World Cup lineup. Agarkar explicitly stated that there will be no alterations to the provisional World Cup squad unless there is an injury within the team.

3 things you need to know

• India will host the World Cup from October 5 to November 19
• The BCCI got involved in a controversy after unveiling the squad
• The controversy is surrounding the potential renaming of the country

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BCCI gets involved in a controversy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has found itself embroiled in a social media storm after posting the phrase 'We are Team India' amid the ongoing debate surrounding the potential renaming of the country from 'India' to 'Bharat.' The controversy has sparked widespread discussions and passionate opinions from various quarters are coming in, including from former cricketer Virender Sehwag.

Virender Sehwag, a prominent figure in Indian cricket history, recently advocated for using the name 'Bharat' instead of 'India' on the jerseys of the Indian cricket team for the upcoming Cricket World Cup. Sehwag's statement gained attention and stirred the already simmering debate.

I have always believed a name should be one which instills pride in us.
We are Bhartiyas ,India is a name given by the British & it has been long overdue to get our original name ‘Bharat’ back officially. I urge the @BCCI @JayShah to ensure that this World Cup our players have… https://t.co/R4Tbi9AQgA

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 5, 2023

The BCCI swiftly took to its official social media platforms to announce the provisional World Cup squad. The caption accompanying the post boldly declared, "We are Team India."

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This move by the BCCI has invited mixed reactions from the public. While some view it as a simple affirmation of the team's identity, others perceive it as a deliberate statement amid the ongoing 'Bharat' saga.

𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗔! 🇮🇳 👏#CWC23 | #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/Forro8kCYL

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 5, 2023

Team bharat 🇮🇳🔥

— IndianRupee.eth (@comtoeth) September 5, 2023

Now team Bharat 🇮🇳
Correct your mistake

— Mr. mario🕺 coming To ! 🇮🇳 (@M_arioooooo) September 5, 2023

Naam kab badal rahe ho?

BCCI>>>>BCCB

— Ashish (@error040290) September 5, 2023

As the nation navigates these discussions, the BCCI's stance on how it represents 'Team India' on the global stage continues to be a subject of intense scrutiny and debate.

Image: BCCI