After facing backlashes on social media for not mentioning Faf du Plessis and Imran Tahir on their Twitter post for congratulating IPL 2021 winners, Cricket South Africa ongratulated all the players who were part of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
“Congratulations to all the South Africans who competed in and claimed victory in the 2021 IPL Final with Chennai Super Kings. Notably, Faf du Plessis put in a Man of the match performance,” CSA wrote on Twitter.
Earlier in the day CSA just mentioned Lungi Ngidi for winning IPL and then they were trolled by the fans who wanted Faf du Plessis’ appreacition for his player of match contribution in the finals.
Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn also pulled up CSA for not congratulating du Plessis and Tahir on their win.
“CSA now blocked the comments section. Here’s some advice. Do the right thing. Delete the post and add all the men involved, save yourself the embarrassment and ridicule,” Steyn tweeted.
“CSA opening a can of worms for themselves with their Twitter and Instagram. Whoever’s running those accounts needs a talking too,” he added.