<p>Gujarat Titans left-arm pacer Yash Dayal, on Monday, claimed that his official Instagram handle was hacked after a controversial post of religious nature and a subsequent apology went viral.</p>.<p>The man from Uttar Pradesh is best known for being hit for five consecutive sixes in an IPL match by KKR's Rinku Singh.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/hitting-odds-for-six-once-asked-to-mop-floor-rinku-scripts-surreal-tale-1208265.html" target="_blank">Hitting Odds for Six: Once asked to mop floor, Rinku scripts surreal tale</a></strong></p>.<p>In the morning, a cartoon, vilifying a particular community, was posted from his Insta account but later deleted with an apology.</p>.<p>In the evening, through a statement from the PR team of Gujarat Titans, Dayal claimed that he has filed a complaint with Instagram authorities that his official handle has been compromised.</p>.<p>"There were two stories posted on my Insta handle today -- both of which weren't done by me. I have reported the matter to authorities as I believe my account is being accessed by someone else and used for posting. I am trying to regain full control of my Instagram account. I respect all communities and the picture shared today does not reveal my true beliefs," the statement shared with the media said.</p>.<p>Dayal, who plays Ranji Trophy for Uttar Pradesh, had also played for India A last year.</p>
<p>Gujarat Titans left-arm pacer Yash Dayal, on Monday, claimed that his official Instagram handle was hacked after a controversial post of religious nature and a subsequent apology went viral.</p>.<p>The man from Uttar Pradesh is best known for being hit for five consecutive sixes in an IPL match by KKR's Rinku Singh.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/hitting-odds-for-six-once-asked-to-mop-floor-rinku-scripts-surreal-tale-1208265.html" target="_blank">Hitting Odds for Six: Once asked to mop floor, Rinku scripts surreal tale</a></strong></p>.<p>In the morning, a cartoon, vilifying a particular community, was posted from his Insta account but later deleted with an apology.</p>.<p>In the evening, through a statement from the PR team of Gujarat Titans, Dayal claimed that he has filed a complaint with Instagram authorities that his official handle has been compromised.</p>.<p>"There were two stories posted on my Insta handle today -- both of which weren't done by me. I have reported the matter to authorities as I believe my account is being accessed by someone else and used for posting. I am trying to regain full control of my Instagram account. I respect all communities and the picture shared today does not reveal my true beliefs," the statement shared with the media said.</p>.<p>Dayal, who plays Ranji Trophy for Uttar Pradesh, had also played for India A last year.</p>