The 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) started off with a controversy when David Warner, captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, shared a picture of himself with his daughter wearing a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) jersey, and then deleted it. The post sparked a lot of debate and Warner quickly apologized for it. In this article, we will take a look at the incident, the reactions of fans, CSK’s response and the impact of the post on IPL 2021.
David Warner Shares Picture
On April 10, 2021, David Warner shared a picture of himself with his daughter in a CSK jersey on his official Instagram account. The caption of the post read, “Daddy’s little girl.. Future CSK fan.” The post was liked by thousands of his followers, but it was soon deleted.
CSK Jersey Sparks Controversy
The post sparked a lot of controversy as Sunrisers Hyderabad and CSK are fierce rivals in the IPL. Some fans called it disrespectful as it showed support for CSK, while others defended Warner, saying it was just an innocent post.
Warner Apologises for Post
Soon after the post was deleted, Warner issued an apology on Twitter. He wrote, “I have the utmost respect for CSK and what they have achieved. My post was never intended to offend anyone and I apologise for any hurt caused.”
Fans React to the Controversy
The incident sparked a huge debate among fans of both teams. While some defended Warner, others criticized him for his post.
CSK’s Response to the Incident
CSK did not respond to the incident, but they did post a picture of their players, including David Warner, on their official Twitter account. The caption read, “Let the games begin!”
Impact of the Post on IPL 2021
The incident has not had any major impact on IPL 2021. Fans of both teams are eagerly awaiting the upcoming matches and the battle between Sunrisers Hyderabad and CSK.
The post by David Warner sparked a lot of debate among fans of both teams, but it did not have any major impact on IPL 2021. Both teams are now looking forward to the upcoming matches and the intense rivalry between them.
