India's Navjot Singh Sidhu turns 62; fake quote blaming him for calls to remove BCCI officials and Rohit Sharma's captaincy is debunked.

India head coach Gautam Gambhir wished former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu a happy 62nd birthday, praising him as a “straight shooter” and “delightful human being.” Sidhu, a former opening batter known for his aggressive style against spinners, played 51 Tests and 136 ODIs, scoring 7,615 runs, including a 201 against the West Indies in 1996–97. Amid tributes, a fake quote attributed to him went viral, falsely claiming he called for the removal of BCCI selector Ajit Agarkar and coach Gambhir, and Rohit Sharma’s return as captain. Sidhu denied the post on X, urging people not to spread misinformation, highlighting ongoing concerns about online falsehoods.