Robin Uthappa has had quite a journey in the Indian Premier League. He was part of several franchises – Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Pune Warriors. However, the team where he spent a lot of time was Kolkata Knight Riders. From 2014 to 2019, Uthappa was part of the KKR side. He was an integral part of KKR’s side and helped the team win the 2014 edition when Gautam Gambhir was the captain.
Uthappa has now said he felt “estranged” from KKR after Gambhir left.
“So much has been said since last night and thank you for sharing. However, I have always maintained that my 1st 4 years in KKR wen gauti led was totally different from my last 2 years and that had a huge impact on my performance. I can tell you make sure it had nothing to do with Captaincy!” Uthappa tweeted.
So much has been said since last night and I thank you for sharing. However, I always maintained that my 1st 4 years in KKR wen gauti led was totally different from my last 2 years and that had a huge impact on my performance. I can assure you it had nothing to do with Captaincy!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 24, 2023
“After Gauti was let go, everything changed and I felt alienated. However, my love for KKR’s fans was the same and will forever remain the same. I am eternally grateful for their support and I want to clarify that!! This is not over the fans of KKR I will love and respect them forever”
After Gauti was released, everything changed and I felt alienated. However, my love for KKR’s fans was the same and will remain the same forever. I am eternally grateful for their support and I want to clarify that!! This is not about KKR’s fans. I will love and respect them forever
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 24, 2023
Uthappa’s tweet came after one of the tweets went viral on Tuesday. “I’m not surprised by the hatred I’m getting here for what MY experience has been. Peace and love to all of you!!”
I’m not surprised by the hate I’m getting here for what MY experience has been. Peace and love to you all!!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 23, 2023
While the context of the tweet wasn’t clear, several Twitter users claimed it was in response to the trolling Uthappa faced after commenting that given the chance, CSK would be the IPL franchise he’d want to play. The statement apparently did not go down well with supporters of other teams where he played.
“I will not be playing in the IPL as I have already retired from Indian cricket. “If I could play again CSK man no doubt!” he said on Jio Cinema.
“If I could play again, I would play for CSK”
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— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 23, 2023
On one of Robin Uthappa’s tweets, which read, “Let’s go @ChennaiIPL!! #yellove,” a Twitter user wrote, “Bro played one or two seasons with Chennai and sold his soul. I’ve never seen him like this Kkr see support.”
In response to that tweet, Uthappa wrote, “Loyalty and respect is give and take my friend!!”
Loyalty and respect is give and take my friend!!
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 23, 2023
There were several other tweets targeting Uthappa.
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