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New Zealand batter Devon Conway has dismissed a viral social media post attributed to him regarding the Indian Premier League (IPL), clarifying that the statement was shared by an impersonator and not from any official account.
The controversy emerged earlier this week when a verified X (formerly Twitter) account, posing as the New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter, reacted to the Chennai Super Kings’ defeat against the Rajasthan Royals.
The post suggested Conway was frustrated at missing out on IPL action while being committed to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where he is representing Islamabad United.
“Hard to sit this one out… Watching CSK lose to Rajasthan Royals hurts. Right now I’m locked in with PSL duties, but revenge at Chepauk will always be on my mind,” the post stated.
The message quickly gained traction, particularly given Conway’s association with Chennai in previous IPL seasons, sparking debate among fans over whether players should publicly comment on rival leagues while they are under ongoing commitments.
However, Devon Conway moved swiftly to set the record straight. Taking to Instagram, he urged fans to disregard the circulating post and clarified that he does not maintain a presence on X or Facebook.
“Please ignore this X account impersonating me. I am not on X/Facebook, and this account is not affiliated with me in any way,” Conway stated.
He also confirmed that he has reported the impersonating account and expressed hope that it would be taken down promptly.
“I have reported it, and hopefully it can be taken down as soon as possible,” he added.
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