Yash Dayal denies posting Islamophobic cartoon on Instagram, deletes post and apologises: Details Here
Yash Dayal, the Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat Titans fast bowler, has distanced himself* from a social-media post containing an Islamophobic cartoon, saying both that post and a subsequent apology “weren’t done by me”
Dayal’s Instagram story, which has since gone viral on social media has attracted backlash from all sides. Some users requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take cognisance of the incident, while many called for the police to take action on the player.
A few hours later, the fast bowler issued another statement in which he spoke about his social media account possibly getting hacked and he reported the same to ‘authorities’. Dayal added that he respects all communities and the previous posts don’t reflect his beliefs.
Dear All,
There were two stories posted on my Insta handle today – both of which weren’t done by me. I have reported the matter to authorities as I believe my account is being accessed by someone else and used for posting. I am trying to regain full control of my Instagram account.
I respect all communities and the picture shared today does not reveal my true beliefs.
Thank you,
Yash Dayal
During his maiden IPL season last year, he took 11 wickets from nine matches as GT were crowned champions. This season, though, he took just two wickets from five matches.
He was dropped from GT’s playing XI after conceding 69 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders when Rinku Singh hit him for five consecutive sixes in the final over.
After that dramatic finish, Dayal’s father had revealed his father was consoled by his teammates.