‘Hypocrites’: Aakash Chopra slams trolls after Virat Kohli-Travis Head spat triggers abuse towards families
Aakash Chopra has condemned the online abuse directed at the families of cricketers following a spat between Virat Kohli and Travis Head. The controversy began after a heated exchange during an IPL match, which escalated to hateful messages targeting Head's family. Chopra criticized fans for their behavior, emphasizing the need for kindness and respect towards players' loved ones.
- ▪Aakash Chopra condemned online abuse aimed at players' families after a confrontation between Virat Kohli and Travis Head.
- ▪Travis Head's wife revealed that their friends and relatives received hateful messages following the incident.
- ▪Chopra criticized fans for dragging players' loved ones into sporting rivalries, calling such behavior unacceptable.
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