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Athawale's ICC Champions Trophy 'fixing' claims: Here's how Twitter reacts

The win was Pakistan's first ICC title triumph since their 2009 World Twenty20 win

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Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli shakes hand with a Pakistani player during a ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, on Sunday. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Anshul New Delhi
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale alleged Indian skipper Virat Kohli, senior player Yuvraj Singh and the team of fixing the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 against Pakistan. Twitter users could not stop themselves from reacting to this outrageous allegation made by the minister.
 
Speaking to media, Athawale attacked captain Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh with 'match-fixing' charges and went to demand an inquiry on the final match. 'How can our batsmen who played well in the earlier match bow to Pakistan in the final?' questioned the Union Minister who also demanded 'Dalit'
Topics : Virat Kohli

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