Varun Chakravarthy responds to Abrar Ahmed’s 'FANTASTIC' tea dig at IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan
Dubai: Varun Chakravarthy, one of India's key performers in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, took a swipe at Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed after India's four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the final. Chakravarthy shared a celebratory post on Instagram, holding the Champions Trophy and sipping coffee, with the caption, “A lot of distance was travelled to get a taste of this Cup.”
His remark appeared to be a response to Abrar Ahmed, who had earlier posted a picture of himself in green and white attire, holding a cup of tea with the caption, “Last cup of fantastic evening tea,” seemingly mocking the 2019 capture of Indian Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. Ahmed’s post had sparked reactions among Indian fans.
Chakravarthy played a crucial role in India's campaign, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker alongside Mohammed Shami with nine wickets, including a five-wicket haul against New Zealand in the group stage. He also contributed in the final with figures of 2-45, dismissing Will Young early in the innings.
Despite criticism over India's travel-free schedule, the team's consistent performances secured their first ICC ODI title since 2013.
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Mamata alleges BJP disrupted her Bhabanipur rally, Suvendu claims 'she's nervous'
Kolkata (PTI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cut short her speech at a rally in her Bhabanipur constituency, alleging that the BJP was deliberately playing loud music from a nearby public meeting.
A peeved Banerjee said despite having the required permission of the Election Commission, her rally in Chakraberia was disrupted by the BJP, "who want to capture Bengal by intimidation and threat".
"It is not possible for me to go ahead with this meeting. If they can do such a thing in my constituency, imagine how undemocratic the BJP is. If they behave like this, I have to take legal action," she said.
"This is an insult, humiliation. BJP is stepping on our toes to instigate trouble. Not possible to address the gathering in this situation. I am leaving the stage. Please vote for me in your protest," she added.
Banerjee was then seen calling someone over and venting her grievances.
Before leaving the stage, she said, "I will hold a rally tomorrow at the same spot."
TMC supporters then rushed towards the BJP rally, which was later addressed by Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, but security personnel intervened and prevented the situation from escalating.
TMC workers later staged a demonstration outside the local police station and filed a complaint, alleging that the BJP violated the model code of conduct.
A senior TMC leader said another complaint will also be lodged with the Election Commission.
Asked about Banerjee's allegations, Adhikari told reporters after the rally he held nearby, "Her reaction shows she is nervous about the imminent loss."
"There was no violence, no obstruction in her meeting and her behaviour shows her nervousness. On May 4, people of Bhabanipur will celebrate the victory of the BJP," he claimed, alleging that the TMC also tried to disrupt his meeting by playing loud music.
South Kolkata's Bhabanipur, one of the battleground seats in the West Bengal elections, will vote in the second phase on April 29.
