Mumbai: Veteran Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad’s severe criticism of out-of-form Indian batter KL Rahul turned into a bitter war of words between Prasad and former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra.
Venkatesh Prasad staunched the Indian selection panel by continuously backing KL Rahul as he goes through a major slump in his career. Prasad questioned KL Rahul’s place as an opener in the side after repeated failure.
Aakash Chopra in a YouTube video titled ‘How Bad is KL Rahul’s Test form?’ alleged that Venkatesh Prasad conveniently shared numbers that backed his argument against KL Rahul. He further analyzed the numbers shared by Prasad and argued against it.
Calling the video ‘vile’, Prasad took to Twitter and said “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.”
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
He said that “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,”.
Talking about his criticism against KL Rahul, Prasad clarified that “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.”
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
Replying to the messages, Aakash Chopra added that “Venky bhai, msgs are getting lost in translation. You here. Me on YT. I invite you to come on a Video Chat…we can do it Live. Difference on opinions is nice…lets do it properly.”
Venky bhai, msgs are getting lost in translation. You here. Me on YT. I invite you to come on a Video Chat…we can do it Live. Difference on opinions is nice…lets do it properly 😊
I’ll not have any sponsors on it & nobody will make money out of it. Up for it? You have my number https://t.co/ZrAzWoJiTv— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 21, 2023
He further added “I’ll not have any sponsors on it & nobody will make money out of it. Up for it? You have my number.”
Prasad refused to take part in a debate with Aakash Chopra and added “No Aakash, nothing is lost in translation. In your 12 minute video you have called me as an agenda peddler because it didn’t suit your narrative. ”
No Aakash, nothing is lost in translation. In your 12 minute video you have called me as an agenda peddler because it didn’t suit your narrative.
It is crystal clear. And I have made my points very clear in this Twitter thread. Don’t wish to engage with you further on this 🙏🏼 https://t.co/GhlfWI0kHA
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 21, 2023
He further added that “It is crystal clear. And I have made my points very clear in this Twitter thread. Don’t wish to engage with you further on this.”
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