Sanjay Bangar made the comments while speaking to former India cricketer Varun Aaron. Image: X
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Firstpost11-01-2026, 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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