IPL 2024: LSG Fielding Coach Jonty Rhodes Involved In An Ugly Social Media Battle With LSG Fan

Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes, who is the fielding coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League 2024 season, found himself embroiled in a controversy on social media over his interaction with an Indian fan. The social media interaction turned ugly when the LSG fan accused the South African great of calling him 'jobless'. Seeing the controversy spiralling, Jonty had to take to social media to issue a clarification and even apologise to the fan if his comments hurt him. The incident began with a Tweet from an LSG fan who requested Jhonty Rhodes for the Lucknow Super Giants jersey. However, to the shock of the fan, the former South African cricketer replied rudely, saying, 'Go get a life'. Though the post has now been deleted, Jonty Rhodes wasn't happy seeing such desperation from the fan.

LSG Fielding Coach Jonty Rhodes involved in an ugly social media battle with LSG fan

Lucknow Super Giants fielding coach Jonty Rhodes was involved in a verbal war with a fan on Twitter. Rhodes, who has been known for his humble and charming personality, faced a severe backlash from the fans for a tweet that didn't go down well with them. The incident began with a Tweet from an LSG fan who requested Jonty Rhodes for the Lucknow Super Giants jersey. However, to the shock of the fan, the former South African cricketer replied rudely, saying, 'Go get a life'.

"Brother, get a life. Many thanks for the support. We appreciate it. But wow, come on...." Jonty Rhodes wrote on X.

The LSG fan got a lot of support after the reply from Jonty Rhodes. The fan, whose X handle goes by the name 'cricketfreaket', wrote that Rhodes could've replied to his request normally. He clarified that he hadn't intended to spread hate towards Rhodes. He also expressed his disappointment that the Lucknow Super Giants coach views supporting one's favourite team as a sign of being jobless.

"He could have just replied normally. I tweeted as a fan, and I didn't abuse or spread hatred anywhere; if I can't tweet for my favourite team to reply to me, and the team's coach feels cheering for them is being jobless, then I lost all the respect for him. Won't cheer for LSG anymore," the LSG fan tweeted.

Jonty Rhodes replied to the LSG fan and asked for proof where he said that supporting LSG is jobless. He further mentioned that he was spending time with acid attack survivors at Sheroes Hangout in Lucknow. He also emphasised that acid attack survivors had to wait for a long to get the perpetrators punished for their crimes. The fan replied to Jonty Rhodes' response and revealed that he was replied out of emotions after being hurt by his 'go get a life' tweet.

I respect you alot sir but I got hurt seeing the response of "go get a life" and the trolls below , so replied in a flood of emotions !! I understand you had no bad intention nor did I had !! I have followed you since long and also have been a great fan of you !! I am Sorry too!!

— NJ (@cricketfreaket) April 10, 2024

Things look uncertain for the Lucknow Super Giants as two of their frontline pacers, Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan, are facing injuries and are likely to be out of action in the next home game in the IPL 2024 season against Delhi Capitals. The support staff is taking extra care of the two bowlers so that they are back on the field as soon as possible.