Virat Kohli slammed on Twitter for ill-timed message after attack on CRPF soldiers

India skipper Virat Kohli always remains in the headlines and the reasons are obvious. He is the skipper of a country where cricket is treated as a religion. Moreover, with Kohli enthralling the fans with his remarkable show on the field, he makes the news for the right reasons more often than not. However, on Thursday the 30-year, who is worshipped by millions in this cricket-obsessed nation, faced heavy backlash on Twitter.

The India star’s decision to ask his followers to follow for their favourite clubs for the upcoming Indian Sports Honours infuriated the Indians since the timing of Kohli’s tweet was not at all suitable. He posted the message at a time when the whole nation is mourning the death of CRPF soldiers in a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nearly 40 CRPF personnel were killed and many others injured when terrorists targeted a convoy with a car bomb at Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The attack is considered as the worst-ever on security personnel in the state. Media reports suggested that the vehicle used by the terrorists was a Mahindra Scorpio carrying more than 350 kg of explosives.

Kohli soon realized his mistake and deleted the post but the damage was already done. His followers did not spare him and berated him for his unpleasant tweet.

Here’s how Twitter responded

Paisa hi sab kuch nhi hota Virat

Jis desh me rehte ho, iss time uss desh k jawano par tweet karna jyada important tha

Sorry but this is not the right time to post that

— Aparna 🇮🇳 (@Jayaa_IND) February 14, 2019

Virat aapke team sea jo bhi aapka Social Media Account handle karta hai
Wo Bahut Bada Pagal hai

— Raja ❤️ (@RaghurajPrSingh) February 14, 2019

Virat Kohli asking his followers to Vote for his awards when whole country is suffering terrorist attack #KashmirTerrorAttack #CRPF #indiawantsrevenge
is this the national captain we deserve ? who just cares for his own brand promotion ? Choice is Yours @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/XWDCnklSIl

— Rahul Majumdar (@RahulM45_) February 14, 2019

@imVkohli you should change your PR team…Bunty ka dhyan sona pe jyada hai aajkal😬

— Charmi Shah🇮🇳 (@C_H_A_R_M_I_) February 14, 2019

Delete kardiya tweet virat ki team nea ab
Ye tweet kiya tha pic.twitter.com/4qfCNgPtWi

— Raja ❤️ (@RaghurajPrSingh) February 14, 2019

Promotional tweet regarding sports honor awards voting. Wrong timing. Andharu dobbaru. Tweet delete cheaadu.

— Spidey (@MrStarksPeter) February 14, 2019

Sir you are Indian so can show your condolences on today’s happening!!

— Sakshi Tripathi (@Akankshu2u) February 14, 2019

Kohli, meanwhile, is currently on an extended break from the hustle of bustle of international cricket. After leading India to Test and ODI series wins over Australia as well as the ODI series in New Zealand, he left the team midway. Rohit Sharma had then led India in the remaining two ODIs and the succeeding three T20Is against the Black Caps.

The India batsman is likely to return to action in the upcoming series against Australia later this month. India will host Australia for two T20I and five ODIs. The series will start on February 24 with the first T20I and will end on March 13 with the fifth ODI. Ten days later, Kohli & Co. will be playing in the Indian Premier League before flying to England for the World Cup.