IND vs AUS: Former Indian cricketers Venkatesh Prasad and Aakash Chopra has been involved in a war of words on social media over their contrasting opinions about the out-of-form KL Rahul. After being accused of running an agenda by Chopra in a Youtube video, Prasad posted a flurry of tweets to clear his stand and said that he does not have any agenda and has nothing against Rahul or any other player. Follow India vs Australia LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.
IND vs AUS: KL Rahul debate turns into ugly spat between Venkatesh Prasad and Aakash Chopra, CHECK out
Venkatesh Prasad has expressed displeasure over the star batter’s dipping form in Test cricket. Prasad lashed out at Rahul and even alleged ‘favouritism’ in the Indian team, adding that Rahul doesn’t deserve a place in the Indian Test Team. In a series of tweets, Prasad even said Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan did not get long ropes like Rahul despite performing well at the opener’s spot for India in the past.
I have no agenda against any player, maybe there are others who have. Difference of opinion is fine but calling contrary views as apna personal agenda and Twitter par mat laayein is funny for @cricketaakash , considering he has made a great career by airing his views.
I have …— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 21, 2023
However, Chopra, doesn’t seem to echo the same sentiments as Prasad and has even called out Prasad for sharing incomplete stats to suit his ‘agenda’. In a video titled ‘How Bad is KL Rahul’s Test form?’, Chopra broke down the numbers that Prasad shared on Twitter and argued against them and backed Rahul.
Reacting to the same, Prasad took to Twitter and tore into Chopra. The former Karnataka fast bowler even took a screenshot of one of Chopra’s ‘sarcastic’ tweet about Rohit Sharma from 2012 to slam the former opener.
So my friend Aakash Chopra after making a vile video on YouTube this morning where he calls me an agenda peddle, conveniently and cleverly misquotes me, removes Mayank’s average of 70 at home, wants to gag views which are not in line with what he believes but wanted Rohit out pic.twitter.com/2HwFLMgvmd
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 21, 2023
IND vs AUS: KL Rahul debate turns into ugly spat between Venkatesh Prasad and Aakash Chopra, CHECK out
The former pacer clarified that he doesn’t have any personal agenda against Rahul, but is against the unfair selection policy, highlighting how players like Sarfaraz Khan and Kuldeep Yadav haven’t been given enough chances even after performing well consistently.
I have nothing against KL or any other player, my voice has been against unfair selection and different yardsticks for performers. Be it Sarfaraz or Kuldeep, have voiced based on merit. But it was disappointing to see Aakash calling it personal agenda.
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 21, 2023
Prasad also said that he doesn’t believe that a player shouldn’t be criticized during a match. He said, “And the argument that we should not criticise a player in an ongoing match personally doesn’t make sense to me. That doesn’t affect the players performance. Most players don’t read views even after the match and no player can read in between match as phones are deposited,” he added.
And the argument that we should not criticise a player in an ongoing match personally doesn’t make sense to me. That doesn’t affect the players performance. Most players don’t read views even after the match and no player can read in between match as phones are deposited 🙂
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 21, 2023
“I admire Aakash for the hardwork he puts on his YouTube channel but calling a different view point as agenda because it doesn’t suit his narrative is poor. There is no bitterness between us and since his video was in public domain wanted to put my point out here,” he added.
I admire Aakash for the hardwork he puts on his YouTube channel but calling a different view point as agenda because it doesn’t suit his narrative is poor. There is no bitterness between us and since his video was in public domain wanted to put my point out here. Best wishes
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 21, 2023
Meanwhile, following India’s victory in the second Test, captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid stated that the team management would continue to support Rahul. It remains to be seen if the batter will still be picked for the upcoming third Test.
IND vs AUS: KL Rahul debate turns into ugly spat between Venkatesh Prasad and Aakash Chopra, CHECK out
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