Twitter loses cool after Naseeruddin Shah calls Kohli 'worst behaved player'

Noted film actor Naseeruddin Shah waded into a controversy by calling the Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli the “world's worst behaved player,” Times of India has reported.

In a Facebook post, the actor stated, “Virat Kohli is not only the world’s best batsman but also the world’s worst behaved player.” He added, “Kohli’s cricketing brilliance pales beside his arrogance and bad manners... And I have no intention of leaving the country by the way.”



Soon after the Ghalib actor's comments, Twitter lit up with various reactions. While some strongly agreed with Shah's remarks, others failed to see his point. "Aptly put by Naseeruddin Shah. Love Kohli the batsman, hate Kohli the person," a user wrote.

Aptly put by Naseeruddin Shah. Love Kohli the batsman, hate Kohli the person. pic.twitter.com/EopsA8jUnM

— Osama. (@ashaqeens) December 17, 2018

Ashok Swain agreed. "Naseeruddin Shah is absolutely right. Virat Kohli is a terrible role model for India's youth," he tweeted.

Naseeruddin Shah is absolutely right. Virat Kohli is a Terrible Role Model for India's Youth. https://t.co/rJgtELzbmx via @TOISports

— Ashok Swain (@ashoswai) December 17, 2018

Another user added, "Very strongly agree with Naseeruddin Shah Saab. Worst word is not enough for this brat. There should be a new word above worst for this brat called Virat Kohli."

https://twitter.com/Ram112018/status/1074718532217126912

"I do agree with Naseeruddin Shah, only if the standards are the ones set by the previous generations of players. I think Virat Kohli just reflects the attitude of this generation. We need to teach our kids how to behave. Thanks to Mr Shah for starting the conversation," said another one.

I do agree with Naseeruddin Shah, only if the standards are the ones set by the previous generations of players. I think Virat Kohli just reflects the attitude of this generation. We need to teach our kids how to behave. Thanks to Mr. Shah for starting the conversation. #AUSvIND

— Sunil Reddy Kunduru (@dmclSunil) December 18, 2018

"Naseeruddin Shah says Virat Kohli is the world’s worst behaved player. I agree. He’s bringing to Indian cricket a culture that we will live to regret. His tantrums are as obnoxious as his tactics," a user agreed with Shah's statement.

Naseeruddin Shah says @imVkohli is the world’s worst behaved player. I agree - he’s bringing to Indian cricket a culture that we will live to regret. His tantrums are as obnoxious as his tactics. https://t.co/YXmfAiHT6B

— Mohamed Zeeshan (@ZeeMohamed_) December 18, 2018

Many also slammed Shah for commenting against Indian skipper. "Somebody please give some work to Naseeruddin Shah. He wants to come in limelight by passing such stupid remarks. I respect your work but you should not spoil your image with such acts. Focus on your work and in your life," commented a user.

Somebody please give some work to #naseeruddinshah . He wants to come in limelight by passing such stupid remarks. I respect your work but you should not spoil iur image with such acts. Focus on ur work and in your life#viratkohli
https://t.co/h4RVYIswQ8

— Himanshu Shivnani (@himanshushivnan) December 17, 2018

"Though Kohli is bad at behaving according to Naseeruddin Shah , Kohli is undoubetdly very good at playing cricket winning laurels to India. Shah needs to think of Kohli as as a national champion of cricket rather than poking nose in to his personal affairs," wrote a user.

Though Kohli is bad at behaving according to Naseeruddin Shah , Kohli is undoubetdly very good at playing cricket winning laurels to India .
Shah needs to think of Kohli as as a national champion of cricket rather than poking nose in to his personal affairs.

— Bhaskara Rama Murti (@BhaskaraMurti) December 17, 2018

And then there were some memes.

Hi Naseeruddin Shah,

Speaking against King Virat Kohli. pic.twitter.com/IlypCpd7Yf

— Godman Chikna (@Madan_Chikna) December 17, 2018

Virat Kohli world’s worst behaved player: Naseeruddin Shah

Someone please show these pictures to Mr. Shah. pic.twitter.com/Kp94tGyCwu

— Madhav Sharma (@HashTagCricket) December 17, 2018

We wonder what India's star batsman has to say about the actor's comments.

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