Sreesanth And Aakash Chopra Had An Ugly Twitter Spat And It Was A Sad Day For Cricket!

S Sreesanth, the former Indian cricketer, has had quite a roller coaster ride. From his involvement in India’s World Cup winning squad in 2007 and 2011 (T20 and ODI respectively) to getting a life long ban from BCCI, due to his alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal in IPL 2013, the Kerala pacer has seen it all. However, his revival plans to resume competitive cricket were dampened when the board recently denied him the NOC (No Objection Certificate) to play league cricket in Scotland.

But apparently BCCI isn’t the only one with a similar notion; former batsman and a present-day commentator, Aakash Chopra shares the sentiment. Not long ago, after Sreesanth expressed his desire to play again, somebody asked him his opinion about the same and his reply seems to have started a war of words.

It all started when an intrigued fan took to Twitter to ask Aakash Chopra the question of the hour. 

sir..ur opinion om sreesanth?..can he make a come back?..

— jeswin immanuel (@im_jeswin) January 31, 2017

 

To which Aakash had a loud and clear answer.

NO https://t.co/T5Zn3Z9iXo

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 31, 2017

 

But this hasn’t gone down very well with Sreesanth who replied with all his guts. 

@im_jeswin I will make a comeback brother..can't believe u don't believe that I will play again..anyways God bless us

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 1, 2017

And that was only the beginning.

 

The pacer didn’t stop at that. He brought forth his infamous aggression along with Aakash’s remarks to another fan where he held Sree physically fit but not qualified otherwise. He also called him ‘double-faced.’

@cricketaakash how can u be so 2 faced?? Bro?? Ashamed to even call u that ..really sad to know (what have u replied?? Really..I will play pic.twitter.com/r4Ervw5sox

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017

 

To which Aakash was quick to respond that,

Not two-faced. That's my opinion and I stand by it. Never told anyone anything else. I would have the same opinion for my own brother. https://t.co/gGSLqXbZui

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2017

 

By then, Sreesanth had completely lost his cool and went on to blurt a rant. Here are the tweets that were exchanged between the both at the heat of the moment. 

1.

@cricketaakash I will play for the country no matter how small my chances are..trust me on that..mai cricket Dil jaan se kheltha u

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017

 

2.

I wish you well. God bless.

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2017

 

3.

I hope ur comments about desh drohi…..etc,also includes the other 13 people who was charged Nd the unopened envelope..

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017

 

4.

@cricketaakash m not even accused now..I'm free of charge Nd completely out of it with respect(court)…I will play again

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017

 

5.

I didn't use the word 'desh drohi' but yes, my opinion on this issue isn't subjective. One rule for everyone. https://t.co/kooirNK4UE

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2017

 

6.

yes,looking forward to hear ur commentary when I play..which will be very soon

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017

 

7.

one rule for everyone?? Life ban for me EVEN after a clean chit and not others in the cricketing world. I love the rule.

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017

 

8.

@cricketaakash thnks for this ,it has shown me how my people still believe in me and want me back…👍🏻✌🏻️#motivation

— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017

Whether he gets the chance to play again or not, Sree has surely found a way to vent his pent up aggression. How constructive it is, is for you to decide!

News Source: DNA

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