It is unfortunate to see top news channel powered by nation’s most powerful news paper reach a new low to “create” heart throbbing stories. The channel had publicized that Sachin and Ganguly were not consulted by Dravid before opting them out of the Twenty20 World Cup. It was stated that the duo were angry with Dravid over his decision and this had something to do with India’s poor showing in the Lord’s test.
Dravid was visibly unhappy with the news as it had no evidence or truth in it. This has not only hurt the sentiments of the national captain but the sentiments of each and every Indian who rests his confidence in the integrity of the news coming from the popular news channels. Such news might bring up TRP for the channel but for a nation that follows cricket religiously, it has derailed the hopes of a Times Now’s future stories.
Dravid and other cricketers involved in this saga shouldn’t be too bothered about this report and they should completely concentrate on the cricket ahead of them. The most important thing for Indian cricket is to win the test series in England and it has be at prime importance.
The Government of India should bring in amendments and policies to regulate such non-sense in journalism.
