Robin Uthappa played for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) from 2014 to 2019. When Gautam Gambhir was the captain in 2014, he was a crucial member of the KKR squad and assisted them in winning the matches as well.
Robin Uthappa has played a number of teams in the Indian Premier League, including the Pune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, and Mumbai Indians as well. But the Kolkata Knight Riders were the group with which he spent the most time.
After Gambhir left, Uthappa has now claimed that he felt “alienated” at KKR.
“I appreciate you sharing because there has been a lot of discussion since last night. But I’ve always insisted that my first four years at KKR under Gauti’s leadership were very different from my last two, and that affected my performances greatly. It had nothing to do with captaincy, I can assure you of that,” Uthappa tweeted.
“Everything changed after Gauti was fired, and I suddenly felt out of place. However, my love for the KKR faithful has remained constant throughout the years and always will. This isn’t about the KKR fans, despite the fact that I will always be grateful for their support. They have my undying love and respect.”
After Gauti was let go, everything changed and i felt alienated. However my love for the fans of KKR was the same and will remain the same forever. I’m forever grateful for their support and I wanna clarify that!! This isn’t about the fans of KKR. I’ll forever love and respect em
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 24, 2023
Uthappa’s tweet appeared after one of his went viral on Tuesday. “I’m not shocked by the backlash I’m getting here for what MY experience has been. To everyone, peace and love.
Although the tweet’s context was unclear, a number of Twitter users asserted that it was a response to the abuse that Uthappa had to endure after saying that he would choose to play for CSK in the IPL if given the chance. The supporters of other teams where he played evidently did not take kindly to the statement.
“Since I’ve already left Indian cricket, I won’t be participating in the IPL. He declared on Jio Cinema, “If I could play again, CSK man, hands down!”
What a roar @ChennaiIPL!! 🥳 Top win to enter the finale! 💛 Amazing all-round performance from @imjadeja & a super start from the openers @Ruutu1331 & @D_Conway88!! @deepak_chahar9 & @maheesht61 just outstanding!! Don’t write off GT yet! They will come back stronger💪🏾 #CSKvGT
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 23, 2023
Let’s go @ChennaiIPL!! Yellove was one of Robin Uthappa’s tweets, and a Twitter user commented: “Bro played one-two season with Chennai and sold his soul I have never seen him supporting Kkr like this. ”
I’m not surprised by the hate I’m receiving here for what has been MY experience. Peace and love to you all!! 🤟🏾🫶🏾
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 23, 2023
Uthappa replied to that tweet with the words “Loyalty and respect is a give and take my friend!!” Uthappa was the target of several other tweets.
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