Aakash Chopra and Sreesanth in Twitter battle
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Aakash Chopra and S Sreesanth were involved in an exchange of words on Twitter after the former India opener said Sreesanth should not be a part of the game again because of his involvement in spot-fixing, while the pacer said he has served his punishment and is now ready to make a comeback.
It all started when a fan asked cricketer-turned-commentator Chopra whether he believes that Sreesanth could make a comeback to cricket. Chopra responded with an assertive NO.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 31, 2017
Sreesanth was taken aback by this and responded by saying that he is confident of playing cricket for India again.
@cricketaakash @im_jeswin I will make a comeback brother..can't believe u don't believe that I will play again..anyways God bless us
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 1, 2017
But he wasn't done. Sreesanth found Chopra telling another fan on Facebook that although he might be fully fit, Sreesanth doesn't deserve to play the game as he disgraced the game by participating in spot-fixing.
@cricketaakash how can u be so 2 faced?? Bro?? Ashamed to even call u that ..really sad to know (what have u replied?? Really..I will play pic.twitter.com/r4Ervw5sox
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017
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Aakash wasted no time in making his thoughts clear.
Not two-faced. That's my opinion and I stand by it. Never told anyone anything else. I would have the same opinion for my own brother. https://t.co/gGSLqXbZui
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2017
The exchange went on.
@cricketaakash I will play for the country no matter how small my chances are..trust me on that..mai cricket Dil jaan se kheltha u
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017
@sreesanth36 I wish you well. God bless.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2017
@cricketaakash yes,looking forward to hear ur commentary when I play..which will be very soon
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017
@cricketaakash I hope ur comments about desh drohi.....etc,also includes the other 13 people who was charged Nd the unopened envelope..
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017
@cricketaakash m not even accused now..I'm free of charge Nd completely out of it with respect(court)...I will play again
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017
I didn't use the word 'desh drohi' but yes, my opinion on this issue isn't subjective. One rule for everyone. https://t.co/kooirNK4UE
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 3, 2017
@cricketaakash one rule for everyone?? Life ban for me EVEN after a clean chit and not others in the cricketing world. I love the rule.
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017
At the end of it, Sreesanth said he believes this has shown him that people want him back.
@cricketaakash thnks for this ,it has shown me how my people still believe in me and want me back...👍🏻✌🏻️#motivation
— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) February 3, 2017
