'Enough, you are stretching it now' - Twitter slams Naveen-ul-Haq for his cryptic IG story after RCB crashes out of IPL 2023

GT defeated RCB by six wickets to eliminate them from the playoffs race.

Published - 22 May 2023, 09:49 IST | Updated - 20 Nov 2024, 12:05 IST

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Right after Royal Challengers Bangalore were eliminated from IPL 2023 playoffs race, Lucknow Super Giants pacer Naveen-ul-Haq posted a cryptic story on Instagram, in which a TV presenter can be seen laughing uncontrollably. Even though he didn’t mention much but fans were quick to spot that the Afghanistan international is taking a dig at Virat Kohli and RCB as they later called out Naveen and condemned the act on Twitter.

Notably, in the match, Kohli managed to hit his seventh century in the cash-rich league as RCB posted 197 runs in the first innings. The 34-year-old timed his innings well as he managed to score two back-to-back tons in the ongoing season. However, despite his best efforts, Gujarat Titans won the match by six wickets, which eventually ruled RCB out of the race. Chasing 198 runs in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Shubman Gill rose up to the occasion and scored a phenomenal century to help GT win a thriller of a match.

Batting at number three, Vijay Shankar did remarkably well too as the 32-year-old hit 53 runs off 35 deliveries. Courtesy of their incredible knocks, the Faf du Plessis-led side got knocked out of the tournament while Mumbai Indians confirmed their place in the top four.

However, after the match, Twitter was not only buzzing because of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill’s century but also because of what Naveen posted. Notably, the pacer had a heated argument with Kohli earlier in the season, and ever since the 24-year-old has taken multiple digs at the former India skipper. Naveen was fined 50% of his match fees while Gautam Gambhir and Kohli were fined 100% of their match fees for breaking the IPL code of conduct and since then, fans all across India often chant Kohli’s name seeing Gambhir and Naveen.

Meanwhile, the fans have already slammed Naveen on Twitter for his ‘distasteful’ comment but the cricketer is yet to respond to that.

Here's how Twitter reacted:

Donald Rebello@Mlore_don

Naveen ul haq's future loading..... #naveenulhaq #IPL2023 #ViratKohli #RCBvsGT #RCB

09:28 AM · May 22, 2023

SillyChef@Mrsillychef

I don't know why people are giving so much importance to the stupid antics of an average player like Naveen ul haq who hasn't achieved anything yet

09:13 AM · May 22, 2023

ANSHUMAN🚩

@AvengerReturns

Naveen Ul haq is happier than Mumbai Indians fans and players 😭😭😭

Abhishek@priestlysabbath

@AvengerReturns Naveen-ul-haq has the attitude of Gautam Gambhir with the talent of Naveen-ul-Haq.

09:12 AM · May 22, 2023

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@DeyaarMaan

I have been supporting @naveenulhaq66 against what Virat Kholi did on the ground but "naveen ul haq" is stretching it now. It’s enough brother you should stop now. I think GG has been using you against Virat. Don’t play in to these toxic games. Focus on your further. I see this… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

09:05 AM · May 22, 2023

Adrish Sengupta@Happyadrish

It’s high time @IPL @LucknowIPL you book players like #naveen_ul_haq and ban them from playing for hurting the sportsmanship, true spirits and sentiments of the game on and off the field.. This is totall unacceptable.. Showing agression and disrespect are different #ipl #TATAIPL

08:39 AM · May 22, 2023

Akash 😷🇮🇳@the_kasaudhan

I don't know which team is the most loved team of IPL some would say MI, some would say CSK, some would say RCB but I know which team is majorly hated , it is LSG! Just because of this Naveen ul Haq. #RCBvsGT #ViratKohli𓃵 #instagramdown #IPL2023

08:32 AM · May 22, 2023

Parth Goyal@Eye_ronical

Naveen Ul Haq thinks he will look cool posting this. Shows his mentality and respect towards legends. Such a kid! I hope Ambani ji has done special arrangements for him in the eliminator.