Kohli in damage control mode after 'leave India' comment

Kohli courted controversy on Wednesday when he asked a fan to “leave the country” while responding to his comment that he found the Indian skipper over-rated.

Kohli's remarks did not go down well with the Twitterati, who trolled him for his unsavoury comments.

Facing severe backlash for his controversial response to a fan, India captain Virat Kohli on Thursday said that he is all for “freedom of choice” urging fans to “take it light".

Kohli courted controversy on Wednesday when he asked a fan to “leave the country” while responding to his comment that he found the Indian skipper over-rated. His remarks did not go down well with the Twitterati, who trolled him for his unsavoury comments.

I guess trolling isn't for me guys, I'll stick to getting trolled!
I spoke about how "these Indians" was mentioned in the comment and that's all. I'm all for freedom of choice. Keep it light guys and enjoy the festive season. Love and peace to all.

— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) November 8, 2018

 

The controversy erupted when Kohli read out a cricket enthusiast’s comment on his mobile app: “Over-rated batsman and personally I see nothing special in his batting. I enjoy watching English and Australian batsmen more than these Indians.”

READ: Kohli's 'leave India' response to cricket enthusiast creates controversy

Kohli responded, “Okay, I don’t think you should live in India then you should go and live somewhere else, no? Why are you living in our country and loving other countries? I don’t mind you not liking me but I don’t think you should live in our country and like other things. Get your priorities right.”

Noted commentator Harsha Bhogle feels that Kohli is living in a comfortable bubble.

That is also why contrary opinions are frowned upon. Power and fame tend to attract those people who agree with you and reinforce your opinion because they benefit from proximity to fame and power.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 8, 2018

 

Kohli launched his mobile app on his 30th birthday on November 5.