India, May 20 -- Sunil Gavaskar's sharp takedown of Akash Singh's viral chit celebration during Lucknow Super Giants' defeat to Rajasthan Royals has triggered a wave of backlash on social media, with several fans accusing the former India captain of going too far while mocking a young player on air.

Gavaskar had questioned Akash's "chit" act after the LSG pacer was taken apart during Rajasthan's chase of 221. The criticism came only days after Akash had made headlines for pulling out a handwritten note during Lucknow's previous match against Chennai Super Kings.

Akash's celebration had gone viral after his 3/26 against CSK. The pacer had removed Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Urvil Patel, and after his wickets, he brought out a folde...