Parvez Rasool under attack for 'insulting' National Anthem during 1st T20I

New Delhi, Jan 27: India cricketer Parvez Rasool came under sharp criticism on social media for insulting the National Anthem during first T20 International between India and England, on Thursday (January 26).

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Cricket fans were irked with the Jammu and Kashmir cricketer after he was caught chewing gum on camera while the rest of the Indian Team and people in cricket stadium were standing in attention as the National Anthem was being played.

Parvez Rasool under attack for 'insulting' National Anthem during 1st T20I — Parvez Rasool getting his T20I cap. Image: BCCI

Rasool made his T20I debut for India against England at Kanpur's Green Park stadium. He played for India after a gap of two and a half years.

Fans congratulated the all-rounder for making his debut for India but his action during the National Anthem disappointed the fans.

Many even felt that the off-spinner doesn't deserves a place in the India squad if he has no respect for the anthem.

Here's how Twitterati reacted to Rasool's action:

#parvezrasool chewing gum when national anthem ws played@TarekFatah @AskAnshul @AsYouNotWish @rishibagree @mahesh10816 @Jaishankar_Sing pic.twitter.com/t1wwvEFjS0
— Swapnil Kumar (@raju2k84) January 26, 2017

Rasool chews gum during National Anthem

A cricket fan attacks Rasool for insulting the National Anthem. He even shared the video in which Kashmiri cricketer was seen standing casually.

DISAPPOINTED to see Parvez Rasool standing at ease & chewing gum during national anthem. Can wear India jersey, can't sing anthem? #INDvENG
— Chinmay Jawalekar🏏 (@CricfreakTweets) January 26, 2017

Rasool rakes up controversy

Fan targets Rasool for wearing India's jersey but not showing respect to the National Anthem.

Seems like that chewing gum is more important for Parvez Rasool than our national anthem.
— LOLendra Singh (@LOLendraSingh) January 26, 2017

Twitterati attack Rasool

"Seems like that chewing gum is more important for Parvez Rasool than our national anthem," tweeted another fan.

What a shame to see Parvez Rasool refuse to sing National Anthem in Kanpur.Chewing gum instead.Doesn't deserve the national cap.@war_echo?
— Rajinder Raina (@rraina1481) January 26, 2017

Rasool invites controversy in debut T20I match

Rasool doesn't deserve the national cap, said another Twitter user.

Height of disrespect-- Parvez Rasool not singing national anthem and shamelessly chewing gum in keeping with kashmiris' spirit #IndvsEng
— @iamRaj (@RajSurmal) January 26, 2017

Rasool was seen chewing gum, standing at ease

Height of disrespect-- Parvez Rasool not singing national anthem and shamelessly chewing gum in keeping with Kashmiris, said another fan.

And people like #parvezrasool tell us... Why we should make it mandatory to play national anthem in school, colleges and offices.
— Sweetsie C2 (@itssitu) January 27, 2017

Indian cricket fans attack Rasool

Twitterati were miffed with Rasool for insulting the National Anthem.

There is no dearth of talent in India.If #parvezrasool can't respect National Anthem simply kick him out of the team.Such arogance I tell u🙄
— Sweetsie C2 (@itssitu) January 27, 2017

Rasool slammed for insulting National Anthem

Cricket fans felt Rasool must be sacked for insulting the National Anthem.

Dear @imVkohli @msdhoni - pls drop #parvezrasool from Team India. Players who refuse to honour our anthem do not deserve to represent India.
— Sandeep Jaganath (@sandyjune1988) January 26, 2017

Fans want Virat Kohli to drop Rasool

Fans felt that India skipper Virat Kohli must drop Parvez Rasool if he doesn't respects India's National Anthem.

#parvezrasool why he want to play in indian team when he doesnt want to respect our national anthem.. we hv mny players deserving chances..
— Vishweswaran K (@eshwarrkm) January 27, 2017

Rasool targetted over social media

There were those who felt that there were several deserving players than Rasool.

The only possible reason behind Parvez Rasool chewing a gum could be to relieve himself of the ear pain caused by India's national anthem.
— Jack Sparrow (@IgnobleBasterd) January 26, 2017