Sourav Ganguly hardly reacts to online trolling, but this time he chose to speak out and blasted those who were “twisting” his tweet on Shubman Gill, as per HT. Ganguly hailed Gill after he made a 100 for GT vs RCB in IPL 2023 and that knocked out the side Virat Kohli was playing in.
GT were already through to the playoffs and their win vs RCB ensured MI made it and it was Gill who was the hero with 104 not out in 52 balls. Earlier, Kohli made 101 not out from 61 balls. Gill also scored a 100 earlier in this edition. It took place vs SRH and was his maiden IPL ton.
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Ganguly is a big fan of Gill, tweeted – “What talent this country produces .. shubman gill .. wow .. two stunning knocks in two halves .. IPL.. .. what standards in the tournament.”
But fans misconstrued it and thought he intentionally did not mention Kohli. Many concluded that the “two centuries” referred to Cameron Green, who also made a 100 earlier in the day for MI.
In the aftermath of the backlash, Ganguly responded.
“Just a quick reminder .. hope those of you twisting this tweet, understand English .. if don’t please get someone responsible to explain,” Ganguly tweeted.
The reference was to the youngster’s twin IPL tons and had nothing to do with Kohli.