Star India cricketer receives flak for sharing objectional meme on PM Modi; then issues lame apology

India and Mumbai Indians player Pooja Vastrakar has shared an objectionable meme on her Instagram story. The post does not highlight anything related to cricket, rather it has a political angle to it. Considering social media is a sphere where varied opinions attract severe reactions, Vastrakar's post has drawn intense comments due to the content of the meme. 

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Pooja Vastrakar shares controversial Meme featuring PM Modi

In what could be defined as a typical case of a cricketer trying to be funny without realising the consequences. Pooja Vastrakar has given air to a post, which did not sit well among the users of social media. Vastrakar has showcased a picture which entails a team of prominent ministers from the present government with an objectionable title. 

Moreover, paying heed to IPL's impact player rule she has positioned ED (Enforcement Directorate) as the impact sub. Take a look at the controversial post of Pooja Vastrakar.

The post has received severe backlash on social media. Reactions are pouring in, here are a few of the many.

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Vastrakar later issued an apology

A few hours after the post became viral on social media, Pooja Vastrakar clarified that the post was delivered at a time when she was not in possession of her phone. She made it known that she has the utmost respect for PM Modi and apologised for the hurt the post caused.