'Kohli ke time pe toh mauke dekhte hain yeh' - Controversy sparks on Twitter over Irfan Pathan's critical tweet for David Warner

The veteran Australian opener David Warner has been a good form with the bat of late in the Indian Premier League. Notably, the senior southpaw is currently in the role of skipper for the Delhi Capitals in the absence of their regular skipper Rishabh Pant. Apart from the team’s successive losses and his captaincy, Warner is also in the centre of discussions for his batting in the tournament.

Meanwhile, the former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has sparked a new debate and controversy with his critical tweet about David Warner. Pathan pointed out the slow strike rate of David Warner with the bat while playing for Delhi Capitals.

He has scored 56, 37, 65, and 51 so far in the tournament but has failed to rescue the team from the danger of poor outings. Subsequently, controversy has also been started on the micro-blogging site Twitter where a few cricket fans pointed out the slow strike rates of former Indian skipper Virat Kohli alongside current skipper Rohit Sharma and senior batter, KL Rahul.

Here's what Irfan Pathan tweeted for David Warner:

How come no one pointing out strike rate of David Warner?? He is been playing with low strike for quite sometime now…

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 11, 2023

Here’s how fans reacted after Irfan Pathan’s tweet:

Different yardsticks for different people. Kohli ke time pe toh mauke dekhte hain yeh SR ke chunnu

— Filmy (@bhikumhatray) April 11, 2023

Don't try to make it between Indian and Foreign commentators. Simon said his opinion and it takes guts for a commentator. Unlike others who only see what they want to see. Simon has criticised players of other nations as well.

— crickanalyst (@crickanalyst2) April 11, 2023

How can he if his teammates are continuously failing? Take risks or stable the innings? U know the answer is latter

— that_one_Jeshua (@OneJeshua) April 12, 2023

लेकिन भाई वॉर्नर के साथ ये भी हो रहा है कि दूसरी साइड से लगातार विकेट गिर जाते हैं और फिर उनपर प्रेशर आ जाता है. ये भी एक प्वाइंट है. आप देखें न पृथ्वी शॉ चलें न रीली रौसो ना मनीष पांडे.

— Mohammad Wahid 🇮🇳 (@wahidlucknavi) April 11, 2023

Exactly

Start achaa kiya Warner dusri side se koi maar hi nhi rha

— . (@AamirsABD) April 11, 2023

Irfan bhai, everyone has been pointing it out on Star English comms. Heard Simon Doull, & Harsha sir speak about it every game.

— Vishesh Roy (@vroy38) April 11, 2023

I thought this was the main talking point among commentators in yesterday’s match @bhogleharsha

— Suhail Haleem (@suhail_haleem) April 12, 2023

We need couple of top orders players to play anchor innings. It's okay if SR is not too high. @davidwarner31

— Jatin Malhotra (@jatin1malhotra) April 11, 2023

He doesnt have the batting line up to back him if he goes out early .....

— Pooh (@ThodaYehThodaWo) April 11, 2023

Speaking of Delhi’s performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2023, they have lost all four matches they played in the tournament. After four consecutive defeats, Delhi Capitals will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore in their fifth match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, the 15^th of April from 3.30 pm.

David Warner’s men are currently placed at the last spot and bottom of the points table in the current season of the IPL.

Talking about the ongoing IPL 2023, Chennai Super Kings are set to host Rajasthan Royals for the 17^th match of the tournament just a few minutes later. Both teams will play this match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.