Sanjay Bangar Faces Backlash for 'Hindi is National Language' Comment on Live Commentary

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Firstpost•11-01-2026, 20:21
Sanjay Bangar Faces Backlash for 'Hindi is National Language' Comment on Live Commentary
- •Former India coach Sanjay Bangar sparked controversy during live commentary by stating Hindi is India's national language.
- •The incident occurred during the first ODI between India and New Zealand in Vadodara.
- •Bangar's remarks drew strong criticism on social media, with many users pointing out that India has no official national language.
- •He reiterated his stance even after Varun Aaron's light-hearted comment about regional languages.
- •Fans urged Bangar to educate himself and criticized Star Sports India and BCCI for allowing such comments.
Why It Matters: Sanjay Bangar's comment on Hindi being the national language ignited a social media storm, highlighting a common misconception.
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