"Recently, out-of-favor Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari criticized his home state cricket association, Andhra Pradesh, accusing them of 'misconduct'."
Chopra noted the mutual exchange of accusations from both sides but expressed his inclination towards believing Vihari's narrative.
The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) has made a claim suggesting that cricketers from Andhra Pradesh were compelled to sign a "Letter of Support" for Hanuma Vihari under circumstances involving coercion or threats. This allegation indicates that there might have been undue pressure or intimidation tactics used to secure signatures in support of Vihari.
Hanuma Vihari said that he will never again represent Andra Pradesh in the wake of this occurrence.
Ravichandran Ashwin extended an invitation to Hanuma Vihari to appear as a guest on his YouTube talk show, 'Kutty Stories'.
The batter said that he felt "humiliated and embarrassed", but nonetheless carried on playing under the new skipper
In a bid to quell the escalating social media dispute, the Andhra Cricket Association issued an official statement, leveling accusations against the Indian cricketer.
Vihari's rich vein of form has contributed to Andhra Pradesh's run in the Elite Group B. Andhra currently sits in second spot with three wins in five games.
Hanuma Vihari was part of India's playing XI in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2021's Sydney Test match where he got injured.
India have won the previous three Test series between these two top teams and are unbeaten at home in the last 19 years.