Washington Sundar trolled after rejecting autographs and selfie pleas from a child fan
The episode took place in a private hotel lobby or hallway, where Sundar navigated a group of enthusiastic fans clamoring for photos and autographs. Visibly hesitant and overwhelmed, the 26-year-old cricketer did not stop to participate, instead choosing to abruptly turn back and retrace his path to avoid the crowd. The short video quickly spread online, receiving thousands of views and causing a storm of reactions
Critics were quick to label Sundar’s stance as over-the-top, wondering why a public figure like him seemed dismissive of young admirers desperate for a moment with their idol. Backlash emerged on social media, with users complaining that stars should prioritize interactions with fans, especially children, and label the move as rude or entitled. However, defenders countered that athletes deserve personal space in private settings, arguing that the clip was edited to portray him negatively and that constant demands can be exhausting.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Even though he failed as a batsman and all-rounder..
Disgusting? https://t.co/EWiqRc9751— Dhananjaya Singh (@Dhananjaya1402) January 2, 2026
WTF??? What attitude?!! He’s just clumsy. And why don’t people pick up the signal? If he’s not interested in being clicked, just respect his wishes and stop invading his space… Bashing Washi for BS reasons!!! https://t.co/eXpoOseRry
— 🦢 (@Shakarshee) January 2, 2026
That someone says that money and fame cannot be handled by everyone https://t.co/mM6bXDdoFA
— kingVIRATkohli (@SAMIRBISWA53788) January 2, 2026
Similar attitude with @akshar2026 when we tried to talk to him in ITC.. they are probably right. Don’t know. It felt like an insult to us. https://t.co/5H1LBnYxMd
— Contractor Ganesh (@ganeshraja88) January 2, 2026
When we reach the level, we will see that at the moment it is in the coach’s favor. https://t.co/6IXZV44nqv
— Scooter Libby (@Libby9595S) January 2, 2026
11 days ago I saw him traveling on the same flight as mine and an old man asked for a selfie in transit and he literally said to him, “Don’t you have any sense?” I mean, he didn’t violate his privacy or pull any stunts. That was really hard. https://t.co/JUVv3poArG
— Aarav Shain (@AaravShain) January 2, 2026
wtf is this https://t.co/hE9BkI2idL
— Yogi In Australia 🇮🇳🇦🇺🕉️ (@akshaypujari3) January 2, 2026
Who are these idiots trying to take a selfie with Sundar!! That in itself is an insult to cricket. https://t.co/Yo6XX1XsP0
— moodalapalya share car (@deshmukhnaveen) January 2, 2026
the end of this video lmao, no way out https://t.co/Bd9OYeZITc
— Aal (@Aaalway) January 2, 2026
Washington Sundar🤩 pic.twitter.com/rXotcYtzOd
— Vrushank (@77vrushank) January 2, 2026
Imagine refusing selfies while fans struggle to even recognize you without Google.
Bro is behaving like Prime Minister Kohli with bowler fame. 📵😭 https://t.co/6W0e2excAX— Unagi (@Unagi_999) January 3, 2026
Washington Sundar’s impressive recent performances
Despite the online drama, Sundar is in red-hot form, cementing his reputation as a versatile all-rounder. In Tests, he averages 42.14 with a highest score of 101*, including notable marks like a century in 2025 England series in Manchester and a quick fifty in 39 balls in the final Test. His bowling also shines, with 36 wickets at 32.97 and economical spells such as his career best 7/59 against New Zealand in 2024
In T20Is, Sundar has 51 wickets at 22.76 across 58 matches, supplemented with useful cameos like 49 off 23 balls in an ODI against Australia. For Gujarat Titans first IPL2026Expectations are high as coaches eye him for No. 4 batsman, capitalizing on his improved white-ball aggression after a strong tour of England in 2025. Recent series against South Africa And Sri Lanka further highlighted his consistency and silenced doubters with match-winning contributions. While the debates rage, Sundar’s prowess on the field underlines his value to Indian cricket.
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