Former Indian opener, Aakash Chopra has slammed an online entertainment network The Viral Fever (TVF) for falsely using his quotes on former skipper MS Dhoni. Meanwhile, Dhoni had to miss the last two ODIs against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. However, he has returned to training, but the management decided not to risk him with the series already done and dusted.
But after winning the three straight games, the Indian team faced huge defeat of 8 wickets in Hamilton on Thursday. Trent Boult produced a magical spell picking five wickets in a spell of ten overs on a trot to wrap India’s batting order. Colin de Grandhomme also bagged three wickets to bowl India out for a paltry 92 runs.
It was an easy chase for the hosts as they finished the game within 15 overs and losing only two wickets. Henry Nicholls and Ross Taylor guided the Kiwis home after a blistering start by Martin Guptill.
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Chopra, the former Test batsman, turned commentator is currently busy with his commentary commitments and now he has slammed TVF for falsely quoting him, soon after the game got over. The online site used a quote where Chopra questioned MS Dhoni’s credibility in the last two years. In reply, they quote Dhoni sarcastically replying that he has earned fans more than ever.
However, this frustrated the Delhite, who has played ten Tests for India. He took a dig at the platform and urged them to put some proof of their content on an open platform. In addition to, he also reckons that they don’t need to use false statements to sell their contents.
Describing his thoughts on Twitter, Chopra tweeted, “Dear @TheViralFever, thought you guys were fairly good at what you do.really don’t feel that you have to peddle lies to sell your content. Or please share the link of my tweet/column/video where I said these words. Links to your dreams/imagination aren’t welcome. Thanks.”
Dear @TheViralFever, thought you guys were fairly good at what you do…really don’t feel that you have to peddle lies to sell your content 🙏
Or please share the link of my tweet/column/video where I said these words. Links to your dreams/imagination aren’t welcome. Thanks pic.twitter.com/2r9MeRPZkX— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) January 31, 2019
However, TVF soon realized their mistake and apologized to the commentator on the same thread. They acknowledged that they had no intention to spread fake news and it was done sarcastically.
TVF replied, “Hi sir, it wasn’t our intention to spread fake news. The tweet was meant as a joke. Any offense caused was unintended and we’re sorry about that.”
Hi sir, it wasn't our intention to spread fake news. The tweet was meant as a joke. Any offense caused was unintended and we're sorry about that.
— The Viral Fever (@TheViralFever) January 31, 2019
