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IPL 2023: Robin Uthappa shuts down a KKR fan with loyalty comment
Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa responded brilliantly to a Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) fan throughout Tuesday’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Qualifier match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT).
The incident occurred on the social media platform Twitter when Coorg-born cricketer posted a photograph of himself and his son supporting Chennai within the CSK jersey. Uthappa tweeted the image to indicate help for his favorite franchise.
Let’s go @ChennaiIPL!! 🤟🏾💛 #yellove pic.twitter.com/v2jEsQSmOg
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 23, 2023
Quickly, a fan furiously requested why Uthappa had not exhibited the identical affection for KKR regardless of taking part in six seasons for the franchise and questioned his loyalty in the direction of the Kolkata-based franchise.
Uthappa has a tender nook for CSK and its administration. He by no means misses an opportunity to indicate love in the direction of MS Dhoni and coach Stephen Fleming.
“Bro, performed one-two season with Chennai and offered his soul. I’ve by no means seen him supporting KKR like this,” wrote an offended KKR fan.
Uthappa responded brilliantly to the troll as he wrote, “Loyalty and Respect is a give and take my buddy.”
Loyalty and respect is a give and take my buddy!!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 23, 2023
The Karnataka stalwart additionally tweeted in regards to the backlash he acquired from different KKR followers for his earlier submit.
“I’m not shocked by the hate I’m receiving right here for what has been MY expertise. Peace and Like to you all!!,” tweeted Uthappa.
I’m not shocked by the hate I’m receiving right here for what has been MY expertise. Peace and like to you all!! 🤟🏾🫶🏾
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 23, 2023
The correct-handed batter represented a number of IPL franchises in his fifteen-year-long illustrious profession. From 2014 to 2019, he was a part of the Knight Riders squad. Uthappa gained the Orange Cap in IPL 2014 and performed an necessary function in KKR’s title triumph that 12 months. However, after his poor present within the 2019 season, KKR launched him, and he went on to play for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2020.
Subsequent 12 months, CSK purchased Uthappa from the public sale desk to strengthen their middle-order. He performed essential knocks in Qualifier 1 and the ultimate to propel his workforce to victory. He retired from IPL after a lacklustre efficiency in 2022.