New Delhi, March 11 -- Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and former India cricketer Kirti Azad on Wednesday reacted to remarks made by India head coach Gautam Gambhir in response to his criticism of the Coach and captain for taking the T20 WC trophy to a temple, saying that players should not be degraded and that mutual respect among all religions must be maintained in a democratic society.

Speaking to reporters, Azad emphasised that athletes should be treated with dignity while also maintaining responsibility in their own conduct.

"Yes, definitely, players should not be degraded. Players shouldn't degrade their situation either. Ours is a democratic country in which people of all religions live, and everyone should be respected," Azad said....