They say, “Never start a war that you can’t finish.” However, Mohammad Zubair is not your average rabble-rouser. With a knack for stirring the pot in all the wrong ways and somehow slipping through the cracks of freedom of expression, this time, the peddler of fake news bit off more than he could chew!
Lately, former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad has been outspoken about cricket administration, criticizing their mishandling of both the Asia Cup and the World Cup. In the midst of it all, he tweeted a seemingly innocuous statement: “Sometimes it takes just one bad guy to undo everything that is good.”
However, this harmless tweet, which did not name anyone and could be interpreted in numerous ways, was seized upon by Mohammad Zubair. The rabid rumor-monger attempted to spin this as an attack on Jay Shah, leading to Venkatesh being silenced.
But here’s the kicker: this is Venkatesh Prasad we’re talking about. If he didn’t spare a venomous character like Aamir Sohail, then who is Zubair?
Venkatesh struck back with a solid knockout punch as he tweeted, “Haha… Says a serial hate-monger, who has put so many lives in danger for his agenda. You disguising as a fact-checker is like terrorists talking about peace. Now post that you need money to survive and ask for donations for your website, no shame in living off by fooling people.”
Haha.. Says a serial hate- monger, who has put so many lives in danger for his agenda. You disguising as a fact-checker is like Terrorists talking about peace.
Now post that you need money to survive and ask for donation for your website, no shame in living off by fooling… https://t.co/CjPrtAdC24 pic.twitter.com/ei16dx1wPp— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) September 9, 2023
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Zubair was left stunned into silence. Another hate-monger named Roshan Rai tried to come to his aid with a post that read, “Forget all that, Venky sir, just tell us who you were talking about? You’re a Ram bhakt, so I hope you won’t lie.”
But Venkatesh Prasad, known for his deadly outswingers on the pitch, was prepared for this as well. He tweeted, “That was a general tweet where I spoke about how one person who is corrupt can undo a lot of good work of his organization, and it can have large-scale implications on a macro level in any field. Since I was also speaking about the inefficiency of the BCCI around tickets in other tweets, it led to confusion and looked out of context. Hence deleted, varna naam lekar khulkar bolne mein Rambhakt kisiko chhodte nahin, Jai Shree Ram.”
That was a general tweet where i spoke about how one person who is corrupt can undo a lot of good work of his organisation and it can have large scale implication on a macro level as well in any field. Since i was also speaking about the inefficiency of the BCCI around tickets… https://t.co/cbZTUeg1qO
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) September 9, 2023
Venkatesh Prasad emerged from this Twitter showdown unscathed, with his wit and wisdom intact. The episode served as a valuable lesson about the power of social media and the importance of careful interpretation of statements made online.
Venkatesh Prasad’s ability to handle this situation with grace and humor showcased his resilience and maturity, both as a former cricketer and as a public figure. It also served as a reminder that the internet can be a breeding ground for misunderstanding and misinformation, but with the right approach, one can navigate these treacherous waters unharmed.
So, the next time you think about taking on Venkatesh Prasad in a war of words on social media, remember this tale of wit and wisdom, and think twice. As the saying goes, “Never start a war that you can’t finish,” especially when you’re up against a master of the game like Venkatesh Prasad.
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