As the curtains fell on Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) IPL 2024 marketing campaign, former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu did not maintain again in reminding them the place true glory lies. In a savage Instagram submit, Rayudu took a playful jab at RCB’s playoff exit, sharing a video of Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) gamers celebrating their fifth IPL title triumph with a cheeky caption: “Just a gentle reminder from the 5-time champions. Sometimes a gentle reminder is required.”
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Showdown on the Narendra Modi Stadium
The drama unfolded on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the place RCB locked horns with the Rajasthan Royals in a do-or-die Eliminator conflict. Despite getting into the match on the again of a six-game profitable streak, the Bengaluru-based franchise faltered when it mattered most.
Batting Woes Haunt RCB
After being put in to bat first, RCB’s batters did not assemble a commanding whole. Virat Kohli (34), Rajat Patidar (33), and Mahipal Lomror (31) obtained begins however could not convert them into substantial scores. RCB finally mustered 172/8 from their 20 overs, a goal that proved insufficient in opposition to the resilient Royals.
Rayudu’s Cheeky Reminder
As RCB’s dream of clinching their maiden IPL title shattered, Rayudu seized the chance to remind them of CSK’s sustained dominance. His Instagram submit, that includes CSK’s title-winning celebrations, served as a delicate jibe, implying that true greatness lies in constant performances and trophy-winning pedigree.
Rayudu’s Words Cut Deep
Rayudu’s feedback throughout a post-match present additional rubbed salt into RCB’s wounds. “If you talk about RCB today, it shows that only passion and aggressive celebrations don’t win you trophies. You need to plan. You didn’t get the IPL trophy just by reaching the playoffs. You have to play with the same hunger,” he remarked.
Targeting RCB’s Lack of Indian Talent
Not one to mince phrases, Rayudu additionally criticized RCB’s over-reliance on overseas recruits, suggesting they lack religion in Indian expertise. “They need to show more faith in Indians, especially in Indian talent. I don’t think in the past 16 years any Indian batter apart from Virat Kohli has scored more than 1000 runs, and Virat is at 8000. That shows that you don’t have any confidence in Indian talent,” he added.
