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LSG Coach Jonty Rhodes Involved In Ugly Social Media Battle With Fan | Cricket News
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LSG Coach Jonty Rhodes Involved In Ugly Social Media Battle With Fan | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former South Africa cricketer, Jonty Rhodes, who is helping the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 found himself embroiled in a controversy on social media over his interaction with a fan of the franchise. The social media interaction took an ugly turn when fan accused the South Africa 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 ended up hurting him.It all started when the fan posted on X (formerly Twitter): "Day 10 of Tweeting until LSG Replies". Though the post has now been deleted, Jonty Rhodes wasn't happy seeing such desperation from the fan."Brother, get a life. Many thanks for the support, we appreciate it. But wow, ...
“If You Don’t Put Your Hands There…”: On Ravi Bishnoi’s ‘Best Catch’, Jonty Rhodes’ Epic Comment | Cricket News
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“If You Don’t Put Your Hands There…”: On Ravi Bishnoi’s ‘Best Catch’, Jonty Rhodes’ Epic Comment | Cricket News

[ad_1] Lucknow Super Giants' march in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is on. They registered their thirs win by beating Gujarat Titan on Sunday. All-rounder Marcus Stoinis' fine half-century was complimented brilliantly by pacer Yash Thakur's fifer as they guided Lucknow Super Giants to a comfortable 33-run win over Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2024 match on Sunday. Opting to bat, LSG rode on Stoinis' 58 off 43 balls and his 73-run stand off 62 balls with skipper KL Rahul (33 off 31) for the third wicket to score 163 for 5.LSG spinner Ravi Bishnoi catch's of GT batter Kane Williamson was one of the highlights of the game. It is already being hailed as the 'best catch' of 2024. Bishnoi caught Williamson off his own bowling as he leapt sideways to dismiss the New Zealand batter.Jonty R...
On Troll’s “Being Celebrity Doesn’t Give Class” Remark, South Africa Great Jonty Rhodes’ Savage Response | Cricket News
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On Troll’s “Being Celebrity Doesn’t Give Class” Remark, South Africa Great Jonty Rhodes’ Savage Response | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Jonty Rhodes.© X (Twitter)Social media trolls are quite common in today's era. People from all walks of life, including celebrities, are often targeted by trolls on social media. Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes also had an interaction with a fan/troll on social media platform. This came after Rhodes had shared a picture enjoying a local dish at a restaurant in Bengaluru. Rhodes revealed that his driver had recommended him to stop by a place. In the picture, Rhodes was savouring on a local dish while a man was sitting on the other side of the table.Reacting to the post, a fan accused Rhodes for not ordering anything for his driving, adding that 'being a celebrity doesn't give class'.However, Rhodes floored the so called fan with a perfect response."I have b...
‘It All Started With A Dive’: Virat Kohli And Jonty Rhodes’ Hilarious Banter On Social Media | Cricket News
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‘It All Started With A Dive’: Virat Kohli And Jonty Rhodes’ Hilarious Banter On Social Media | Cricket News

[ad_1] Star India cricketer and PUMA Brand Ambassador Virat Kohli received praise from former South African maestro Jonty Rhodes for his diving skills when he announced the unique AI-led campaign called PUMA DIVE through social media on Friday. Sharing an image of himself diving on X, Virat Kohli invited fans to rate it, posting, "Think this definitely is a 100% score. What do you guys think? #PUMADive."Think this definitely is a % score. What do you guys think? #PUMADive #ad https://t.co/EpbKKEQ5uuwitter.com/kbexIug4Pz pic.t— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) September 29, 2023The top batter received applause from one of the best fielders of all-time Jonty Rodhes, who replied, "Nice one, Virat! It all started with a dive for me too. Reminiscing some special memories. Hope you make some this year....
“Namaskar Modi Ji”: South African Legends Jonty Rhodes, Gary Kirsten Welcome Indian PM Ahead Of BRICS Summit | Cricket News
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“Namaskar Modi Ji”: South African Legends Jonty Rhodes, Gary Kirsten Welcome Indian PM Ahead Of BRICS Summit | Cricket News

[ad_1] South Africa great Jonty Rhodes© TwitterAhead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to South Africa for the 15th BRICS Summit, Proteas' cricketing legends Gary Kirsten and Jonty Rhodes released video messages welcoming PM Modi to the country. PM Modi will visit South Africa's Johannesburg from August 22 to 24 to attend the 15th BRICS Summit at the invitation of South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. Rhodes recalled having spent two 'wonderful' weeks with his family in 'Incredible India'."Namaskar Modi ji. Welcome to the BRICS conference. We know as South Africans that you have a massive role on the international political and economic scene and we thank you for your inputs," Rhodes said in a video message.Former Indian team coach Gary Kirsten, under whom India won the...
‘All It Takes Is Just One Day’: Shah Rukh Khan Headlines ICC World Cup Promo. Watch | Cricket News
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‘All It Takes Is Just One Day’: Shah Rukh Khan Headlines ICC World Cup Promo. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan features in the new campaign video released for the the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup that is slated to be held in the country later this year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and The Board of Control for Cricket (BCCI) have joined forces to unveil the new campaign titled “It Takes One Day” in Mumbai today. The first match of the World Cup tournament begins on October 5 and is slated to conclude on November 19 this year.The campaign aims to connect fans across the world to the ‘Navarasa' which symbolises the nine emotions fans most commonly experience during a cricket match, the ICC said.Apart from SRK, renowned cricketers JP Duminy, Shubman Gill, Dinesh Karthik, the current World Cup-winning captain Eoin Morgan, Muttiah Muralitharan, Jonty...
“They Hit On The Head”: Jonty Rhodes’ Startling Revelation From Hyderabad Crowd Chaos | Cricket News
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“They Hit On The Head”: Jonty Rhodes’ Startling Revelation From Hyderabad Crowd Chaos | Cricket News

[ad_1] Crowd trouble marred Lucknow Super Giants' impressive victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Saturday. As a few decisions went against SRH on the field, fans turned rogue and started to throw objects on the field, prompting the match to come to a halt for a brief interval. After a report claimed that nuts and bolts were thrown at the LSG dugout by fans, the franchise's fielding coach Jonty Rhodes revealed that one of the object hit their player Prerak Mankad on the head."Not at the dugout, but at the players. They hit Prerak Mankad on the head while he was fielding at long on. #noton," Rhodes wrote on Twitter, reacting to the report.Not at the dugout, but at the players. They hit Prerak Mankad on the head while he was fielding at long on. #not...
“Right Now There Is Only One…”: Jonty Rhodes Picks ‘World’s Best Fielder’ | Cricket News
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“Right Now There Is Only One…”: Jonty Rhodes Picks ‘World’s Best Fielder’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Jonty Rhodes.© TwitterFormer South Africa player and star fielder Jonty Rhodes has picked the world's best fielder and it is none other than India's Ravindra Jadeja. While his all-round abilities with the bat and the bowl are just amazing, Jadeja is a gun fielder and stands out from the crowd in that domain. From pulling off breathtaking catches to effecting some sensational and crucial run-outs in the game, the star all-rounder has impressed one and all with his fielding on the ground. Jadeja rarely has have an off day in that beat.When asked about the top three fielders in world cricket, Rhodes took only one name."Right now there is only one - Ravindra Jadeja," said the former South Africa star to Times of India in an interview.Meanwhile, Rhodes credited the Indian...
“Arshdeep Has Great Potential But…”: South Africa Great Gives Big Statement on India Pacer | Cricket News
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“Arshdeep Has Great Potential But…”: South Africa Great Gives Big Statement on India Pacer | Cricket News

[ad_1] Former South African star Jonty Rhodes feels Arshdeep Singh has grown tremendously as a cricketer and has great potential but comparing him to the great Wasim Akram will put him under pressure. The 23-year-old left-arm India pacer was one of the positives of India's T20 World Cup campaign that ended with a semifinal defeat to eventual champions England. Arshdeep, with his ability to swing the ball both ways ended up as the team's leading wicket-taker, claiming 10 scalps from six games at an economy of 7.80."I think that's putting him under a lot of pressure, to compare him to the great Wasim Akram, the sultan of swing," Rhodes told reporters after he was announced as the mentor for 'Samp Army' globally."Arshdeep has certainly grown in the last two years and that's been the case wi...