Former India opener Aakash Chopra has reacted to recent social media hate levelled at Shresta Iyer and Travis Head's wife. The duo were attacked with vile comments on social media, with reports suggesting that such smear campaigns are run by agencies for money. Chopra said that it wasn't surprising, given how 'hate sells' in an X post.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has reacted strongly to the recent wave of online abuse directed at Shresta Iyer and Travis Head's wife. The incidents had sparked criticism after the two became targets of offensive comments and online trolling across social media platforms.

Taking to X, Chopra shared a strong message on the growing culture of online hate.

"Why are we surprised? Hate sells. Paid PR is real. The society we live in. Frankenstein Monster," Chopra wrote.

Reports surrounding the controversy have suggested that organised smear campaigns and paid online narratives are increasingly becoming part of the digital ecosystem, with agencies allegedly running such campaigns for money.