Venkatesh’s Tweets Have Added Fuel To The fire: Ex-IND Opener Slams Prasad For Criticising KL Rahul
New Delhi: KL Rahul is struggling to score in Test cricket, his form continued as he was dismissed after making just 17 runs in the second Test match of the three match series between India and Australia.
After his dismissal, former Indian cricketer Venkatesh Prasad attacked him on social media and doubted the selection committee.
Defending Rahul, Akash Chopra hit out at Venkatesh and stated that he is just adding fuel to the flame. He also said that as a cricketer he should understand that one should not criticize players in the middle of the game.
Venky Bhai, Test match chal raha hai. How about, at least, waiting for both the innings to get over. All of us are in the same team i.e. Team India. Not asking you to hold back your thoughts but timing could be a little better. After all, our game is all about the ‘timing’ ???? https://t.co/HvxtRQxQDn
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 19, 2023
In response Venkatesh replied that in his opinion it is very fair criticism even if KL scores a half century in the second innings.
Honestly doesn’t matter , Aakash. In my view it is very fair criticism even if he scores a half century in the second innings . And between the match or after the match is irrelevant here. Best wishes for your lovely videos on YT, i do enjoy them. https://t.co/bkVGSEeg5w
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) February 19, 2023
Since the start of 2022, KL Rahul has scored just 174 runs in 11 innings. He has an average of 17.40 in this period and has just one half-century to his name.