IPL 2024: LSG Coach Jonty Rhodes Involved In Heated Argument With Fan
Jonty Rhodes, the former South African cricketer assisting Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2024, found himself amidst a social media controversy due to an interaction with a fan of the franchise. The situation took an unpleasant turn when the fan accused Rhodes of labeling him as 'jobless'.
LSG Brigade, give Jonty the dance step now 😄👇 pic.twitter.com/fbn8yS31EK
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 9, 2024
Jonty Rhodes Heated Moment With Fan
The Argument started when an LSG fan posted on X (formerly Twitter): "Day 10 of Tweeting until LSG Replies". Despite the deletion of the post, Jonty Rhodes expressed his displeasure at witnessing such desperation from the fan.
In response to the escalating controversy, Rhodes took to social media to clarify the situation and extend an apology if his remarks had caused any offense to the fan.
"Brother, get a life. Many thanks for the support, we appreciate it. But wow, come on...." Rhodes responded.
Seeing this, the fan responded angrily, The fan then said, "He could have just replied normally, I tweeted as a fan and I didn't abuse or spread hatred anywhere, If I can't tweet for my fav team to reply me, and the team's coach feels cheering for them is being jobless then I lost all the respect for him. Won't cheer for LSG anymore!!"
Refusing to allow the social media conversation to intensify, the retired cricketer promptly responded to the fan's accusation by questioning where he had made such a statement about his job status.
Please tell me where I said you are jobless? Don’t tag me in your countdown, if you don’t want an honest response. I have spent time with acid attack survivors at Sheroes Hangout, here in Lucknow. These incredible young women have to wait between 5-7yrs before the perpetrators of… https://t.co/0ZiBbG00ui pic.twitter.com/HB1pTrG139
— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8) April 10, 2024
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