Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh finds himself in troubled waters as an FIR has been filed against the elegant left-hander in Haryana's Hisar district for using casteist slur against India cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. The story goes back to June 2020 when on a FB Live with Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj made some remarks about Team India spinner which didn't go down well with the Dalit community. Back then a Dalit Lawyer had filed an FIR against the 39-year-old.
On Sunday, after almost eight months, a Dalit activist in Hisar district filed a police complaint, demanding Yuvraj's arrest & registration of case under the Scheduled Castes & Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, which aims to prohibit discrimination. A first information report (FIR) was registered under Sections 153, 153A, 295, 505 of the Indian Penal Code, besides sections 3 (1) (r) & 3 (1) (s) of the SC/ST Act.
Back in June after furor, an FIR was filled by a Dalit Advocate. Reacting to that, Yuvraj had apologised profusely for his comments on social media.
"I understand that while I was having a conversation with my friends, I was misunderstood, which was unwarranted. However, as a responsible Indian I want to say that if I have unintentionally hurt anybody's sentiments or feelings, I would like to express regret for the same. My love for India & all its people is eternal," the statement added.Known for his pivotal role in winning World Cups for India twice--2007 & 2011, the 39-year-old called curtains on his cricket career in June 2019.
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