Even as the row over Virat Kohli's controversial "Leave India" remark continues to be debated, the India captain in his latest tweet has put a clarification of sorts, expressing neither regret nor any apology for his comment. Virat's response to a cricket fan's comment on his newly launched app has created a stir on social media. The cricket fan had said that the Indian captain is overrated as a batsman and that he enjoys watching batsmen from England and Australia, to which Virat replied saying "I don’t mind you not liking me, but I don’t think you should live in our country and like other things. Get your priorities right.” Virat Kohli Suggests Fan to Leave India Who Likes Foreign Batsmen; Watch Viral Video of Indian Captain’s 'Intolerant' Response.
Now, the "run-machine" has offered his response on the whole issue by tweeting about it and said that, "I guess trolling isn't for me guys, I'll stick to getting trolled!" Virat Kohli Video Controversy: CoA to Look Into Indian Captain's 'Leave India' Comments.
Check Virat Kohli's Tweet Below:
I guess trolling isn't for me guys, I'll stick to getting trolled! 😁
I spoke about how "these Indians" was mentioned in the comment and that's all. I’m all for freedom of choice. 🙏 Keep it light guys and enjoy the festive season. Love and peace to all. ✌😊
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 8, 2018
Even a BCCI official termed Virat's comment "stupid". “It was a very stupid comment to make. He should have been more careful. He must understand that the kind of money he is earning is because Indian fans have invested in this game,” the BCCI official was quoted as saying by PTI on Thursday.
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