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Fans slammed former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes for his rude response. Rhodes’ interaction with one of the fans on social media took an ugly turn when a fan accused Rhodes of calling him ‘jobless’. However, the former Proteas player took to X and issued a clarification and an apology if his comments hurt his fans. It all started when a fan was trying to get LSG’s reply from the last 10 days.
Though the fan deleted the tweet later, his tweet read, “Day 10 of Tweeting until LSG Replies". The desperation from the fans didn’t make Rhodes happy and he lashed out at the fan for his actions. Rhodes tweeted, "Brother, get a life. Many thanks for the support, we appreciate it. But wow, come on...."
The fan replied to Rhodes’ comment by tweeting, “Just asked for a Signed jersey as a fan, there was no need to be this rude man !! If you don't wanna give don't give, I am not dying for it, and try and learn how to speak to fans, and if you can't at least don't insult !! Never expected such language from you.” Rhodes’ remarks got him on fans’ radars and they lashed out at the former cricketer for doing so.
Here’s how fans reacted to Rhodes’ remarks:
Later, the 54-year-old posted a picture with acid-attack survivors and issued clarity by writing, “Please tell me where I said you are jobless? Don’t tag me in your countdown, if you don’t want an honest response. I have spent time with acid attack survivors at Sheroes Hangout, here in Lucknow. These incredible young women have to wait between 5-7yrs before the perpetrators of these terrible atrocities even get to court to face justice.”
He added, “These ladies, I have lots of time for, as they ask for nothing, other than for us to see them as people, who can still contribute to society. They are on day 1500, and still counting, so think about their countdown, before making an issue about yours. However, I am sorry if I offended you.”
