New Delhi: Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag denied participating in the Arnab Goswami’s ‘Newshour’ show saying, ‘that guy didn’t even deserve a minute of airtime.’
On Friday, Sehwag shared a tweet that Times Now senior journalist Arnab Goswami invited to speak on ‘Newshour’ about the Piers Morgan but the former India opener clean bowl both Arnab and UK journalist Piers Morgan at one go by denied to participate in the show.
“Arnab Goswami wants me to speak on that British guys views on India on NewsHour,but that man doesnt deserve any airtime,hence I have denied,” tweeted Sehwag.
Arnab Goswami wants me to speak on that British guys views on India on NewsHour,but that man doesnt deserve any airtime,hence I have denied
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 2, 2016
His tweet vent viral on social media and garnered massive support.
. @virendersehwag Neither of them deserve any airtime if sensible discussion is what you want!
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 2, 2016
@virendersehwag If everyone thought as sensible and clearly as you, India will be a superpower. More Power to Viru paaji !
— Abhi Dholakia (@TheLordie) September 2, 2016
Finally an Indian celebrity being classy and not heeding into unnecessary prime time banter https://t.co/G9qIqjVedb
— Shreeji (@Shri303) September 2, 2016
Well done @virendersehwag .Anyone else would've surely given his nod to grab attention n publicity but u r different https://t.co/gW0wRajqLq
— SHREYA✨ (@ShreyaJha_29) September 2, 2016
@virendersehwag Aye huzoor. Aapne tho Newshour ke Chakke uda diye. Quick Gun Morgan!
— Sudev Rajah (@rajahsudev) September 2, 2016
The UK Journalist last week criticised India’s celebration of winning ‘two’ medals at Rio Olympics 2016.