Summary The Indian spinner received backlash for not living up to the expectations of his fans
(Web Desk) – The Indian left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja received flak for posting a photo on social networking sites in which he posed while smoking hookah.
Jadeja took to Instagram and wrote, “kaali raaton mein or jawani kaale kaamo mein. #allblack #farmhouse #kiwimint #RajputBoy.”
Photo: Fans respond to the hookah picture of Jadeja
His fans expressed disappointment in him by implying that he is a role model for the youth and that he shouldn’t promote smoking as it is dangerous. One particular comment was that of Tony Desai who said, "U r an athlete and sports person,, playing for a national team,,u have a million of followers,, Don t misguide them on social media."
Jadeja actively uses social media and often shares his routine life on Twitter and Instagram. He is now a permanent part of the Indian squad in Tests.
The 29-year-old bowler picked up five wickets against Sri Lanka in the last Test game that he played.
