Published 13:11 IST, November 17th 2020

Suryakumar Yadav criticised on Twitter for liking controversial tweet on Virat Kohli

Suryakumar Yadav has made the headlines for liking a controversial tweet which took a dig at Indian skipper Virat Kohli, as well as, the selectors.

Reported by: Jatin Malu
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
null | Image: self
Advertisement

Mumbai batsman Suryakumar Yadav was in blistering form in recently concluded Dream11 IPL 2020. right-hander scored consistent runs for Mumbai and was one of ir standout performers of season. While Yadav made headlines during Dream11 IPL 2020 for all right reasons, he is w in news for liking a controversial tweet which took a dig at Indian skipper Virat Kohli, as well as, selectors.

ALSO READ | India Vs Australia 2020: Shikhar Dhawan means business as he looks to make an impact Down Under

Advertisement

Netizens bash Suryakumar Yadav for liking a tweet mocking Virat Kohli

In tweet, user took a shot at Kohli and  selectors for how recent Rohit Sharma injury controversy turned out. When  India squads for Australia 2020 tour were selected last month, Rohit was excluded from all three squads because of a hamstring injury. However, to everyone's surprise, Rohit returned to play for Mumbai and led m ir fifth IPL title. Later, selectors included Rohit in Test squad while resting him from limited-overs squads to ensure that he is fully fit.

Yadav liking controversial tweet didn't go down well with fans on Twitter as y slammed right-hander. Several reactions poured in as fans even claimed that 30-year old won't get an opportunity to play for Team India anytime soon. Some fans also dragged Rohit Sharma's name into matter. Let's take a look at a few reactions.

Advertisement

ALSO READ | India Vs Australia: Team India land Down Under for upcoming two-month extravaganza

ALSO READ | India squad for Australia 2020: Natarajan hits nets post India call-up, fans er to see 'Yorker machine' in action

Advertisement

Meanwhile, Yadav was in red-hot form in  Dream11 IPL 2020, having scored runs galore for franchise.  right-hander played a crucial role in helping Mumbai qualify for Dream11 IPL 2020 playoffs. Despite being in stunning form, he was overlooked by selectors from India squad for Australia 2020, which led to a massive uproar. 

Suryakumar Yadav Dream11 IPL stats

Suryakumar Yadav Dream11 IPL stats for 2020 have been spectacular. Mumbai batsman scored 480 runs in 16 matches at a stunning aver of 40.00 and strike-rate of 145.01. He also ended as third-highest run-scorer for his side behind Ishan Kishan (516) and Quinton de Kock (503).

Advertisement

ALSO READ | India Vs Australia 2020: Team India depart for a gruelling tour Down Under to rewrite history

SOURCE: MUMBAI IPL TEAM INSTAGRAM

13:11 IST, November 17th 2020