Gautam Gambhir a 'verbal terrorist', tweets Australian journalist

SYDNEY: Australian journalist Dennis Freedman has termed provocative Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir a ‘verbal terrorist’ following his controversial comments suggesting to cut all ties with Pakistan.

Gautam Gambhir, who has usually opposed any bid to forge good relations between two neighbouring countries, had earlier stoked up another controversy when he suggested Indian government to cut off all ties with Pakistan, saying, “Merely boycotting cricketing ties with Pakistan will not help. If a ban is imposed, it should be in all sectors, be it films, music or any other. Nobody from Pakistan should be provided an opportunity to perform in India unless the relations between the two neighbours improve.”

Freedman, who appeared to be impartial, called Gambhir a ‘verbal terrorist’ for his vexatious comments he made against the nature of a cricketer who is considered to be a peace ambassador by projecting good image of the country’s people with his friendly behavior to bring more nations closer.

However Freedman’s tweet triggered yet another India-Pakistan debate, most of his   followers  are supporting him while some  showing anger  over his comments on social media.