6 times when cricketers fought on Social Media

3. Kevin Pietersen and Mitchell Johnson

Kevin Pietersen and Mitchell Johnson have fought multiple battles on the field. The two former players were match-winners for their respective sides. However, they have fought wars on social media as well. During the 2017-18 Ashes series down under, the two former cricketers had a go at each other.

During one of his commentary stints, Pietersen was praising England’s fast bowlers. However, their failure prompted Johnson to give Pietersen some piece of his mind. Thus, the former left-arm fast bowler tweeted, “Hey @KP24 @MichaelVaughan yesterday were carrying on about the pommy fast bowlers being able to bowl in the 140’s. Ever since they’ve taken the second new ball they’ve been bowling medium pace. They are allowed to bend their backs, and there’s 4 of them #ashes #sweatbandswinger.”

This didn’t go down well with the former England superstar. He questioned Johnson’s and replied with a jib, “Mitchell, is this you or your management tweeting? If it’s you, you not helping yourself! If it’s your management, ask them to stop or sack them!”

Johnson then mocked Pietersen’s reply before he got himself blocked.

Mitchell, is this you or your management tweeting? If it’s you, you not helping yourself! If it’s your management, ask them to stop or sack them!

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) November 27, 2017