‘Height Of Misogyny’ Ganguly Accused Of ‘Casual Sexism’ After He Blamed Wife, GF For Stress

On Dec 20, 2021

The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly’s differences with India Test skipper Virat Kohli have become the talk of the town. After Kohli called out the lies of the BCCI chief during a press conference before leaving for the South Africa tour, the former India skipper has been facing a lot of criticism.

However, that was not the only reason why he has been slammed online in the last few days. Last week, he faced the fury on social networking sites after an old video of his went viral which showed him saying that “girls don’t need to play cricket”.

Seems like Ganguly’s tryst with controversies is not going to end anytime soon because he keeps finding new ways to infuriate people, either through his words or actions.

The 49-year-old former cricketer has found himself in troubled waters after passing a casual sexist remark about women, while answering questions during a private event in Gurgaon held on Saturday.

The BCCI boss was asked about how he deals with the stress in his life but instead of taking this question seriously, he treated it as a joke and gave a rather lame answer, which was very misogynistic in nature.

“There is no stress in life. Only wife and girlfriend give stress,” Ganguly replied.

Ganguly’s answer clearly shows how casual sexism is deeply engraved in the minds of Indian masses. The fact that for some people it was nothing but a light-hearted joke highlights what’s wrong with Indian society.

Not only was this answer sexist in nature but also showed what Ganguly thought of women in general. To those arguing that it was a mere joke and should be treated as nothing but that, don’t forget that this was not the first time he had given such a misogynistic statement.

During an old interview, while answering how he would react if his daughter told him that she wanted to play cricket, Ganguly had said: “Ami Sana ke baaron korbo. Meyedar cricket khelaar dorkaar nei (I’ll ask Sana not to because girls don’t need to play cricket).”

Ganguly’s comments have not gone down well with the fans on social media and they fumed at the Indian batting legend and called out his misogyny.

@SGanguly99 this is casual sexism. Even if you are trying to joke it is sexist, non-comical and belittling a gender. Wish you retract this statement since you are a person of certain stature, position and responsibility. @BCCI @BCCIWomen

— Harish (@harish_s19) December 19, 2021

ganguly said his wife gives him the most stress? the misogyny is off the roof

— (@thatsthat100) December 19, 2021

Ganguly few years back : There’s no need for girls to play Cricket.
Ganguly now : Only wife and gf gives stress.
Where’ll feminist, Dada wannabies at? #misogynist #SouravGanguly #WorldStandWithKohli #BCCI #Cricket #Feminism pic.twitter.com/ieVWSXZjnT

— kohlimafia (@kohlimafia) December 19, 2021

That’s so disrespectful

— Hiya Shah (@jemi_smriti_fan) December 19, 2021

Another day. Another step towards downfall. Time is showing the true colors of Ganguly.

— The Doctor Gunner (@doctor_gunner) December 20, 2021

What Nonsense?!

— Jonah Abraham (@JonahAbraham26) December 19, 2021

Kya Sexist hai yeh…

— . (@Uglybuoy) December 20, 2021

Nobody sees the casual sexism , of course.

— Sandeep Ramesh (@SandeepRamesh) December 19, 2021

Every one keeps saying it’s a joke. Can someone explain what’s funny so I can laugh too?

— Sell the team, Steve (@Kellieherring) December 19, 2021

I agree that being rich, successful and famous takes nothing away from one’s inherent misogyny and general stupidity

— Amitee J (@GoodWill_Nation) December 20, 2021

Slamming the southpaw, a user commented: “Even if you are trying to joke it is sexist, non-comical and belittling a gender. Wish you retract this statement since you are a person of certain stature, position and responsibility.”

By giving such a statement, not only did he show his ignorance towards the important issue of mental well-being but also women’s rights.

It remains to be seen if he continues to remain ignorant or issue an apology for his controversial statement.