Jonty Rhodes, the fielding coach for the Lucknow Super Giants, found himself in a heated exchange of words with a fan on X.
Jonty Rhodes, celebrated worldwide for his charm and cricket prowess, holds a special place in the hearts of cricket lovers everywhere. His incredible fielding skills have set new standards in the game, inspiring both players and fans alike. Known for his down-to-earth nature, Rhodes recently found himself in hot water after a tweet sparked controversy among his followers.
The situation unfolded when an avid fan of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) expressed his fervent desire for a team jersey. For the past 10 days, the fan had bombarded the franchise’s Twitter account, as well as individuals like Sanjiv Goenka, Sai Kishore, and Jonty Rhodes himself, hoping to snag a jersey from the team.
Rhodes, growing weary of being tagged in the fan’s posts day after day, decided to respond. While acknowledging the fan’s support, he gently suggested that perhaps it was time for the fan to shift his focus onto other pursuits in life, rather than persisting with his jersey quest.
The response stirred up a mix of reactions among fans, causing a division in opinions. Some agreed with Rhodes’ sentiment, while others felt he could have handled the situation differently.
“Brother, get a life. Many thanks for the support, we appreciate it. But wow, come on….” Jhonty Rhodes wrote on X.
After receiving a response from Jhonty Rhodes, the fan, on X handle, found a surge in support. In his message, he mentioned that Rhodes could have responded more courteously to his request. He clarified that he never meant to spread negativity towards Rhodes. Moreover, he expressed his disappointment in the coach’s viewpoint regarding supporting one’s favorite team, viewing it as a sign of being idle.
Here is how fans reacted to this:
