Don't spread nonsense: Ambati Rayudu lashes out after fake Ruturaj Gaikwad remarks

Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu lashed out after false remarks attributed to him went viral. After CSK lost to LSG by 6 wickets in the IPL 2024 match on Tuesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Rayudu was reportedly quoted to have criticised skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for his poor field placements that led to the team’s defeat at the Chepauk.

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Later, it was also reported that Navjot Sidhu called for blaming MS Dhoni after CSK conceded the highest successful run-chase in Chennai in the IPL. Rayudu, who retired from the IPL after the 2023 edition, released a statement, saying that he was misquoted. He said that he was not on commentary duties on Tuesday and was “picking mangoes” at his farm.

The veteran termed the quotes as “nonsense”. Taking to ‘X’ Rayudu. “I was not even commentating on the said day… I was at my farm picking mangoes… please be responsible when writing something… don’t spread nonsense.”

Courtesy: Ambati Rayudu

Super Kings in trouble

The Super Kings began their journey in IPL 2024 with a couple of resounding wins over Faf du Plessis’ RCB and Shubman Gill’s GT. But since then, they have had their fair share of ups and downs. After their loss to the Super Giants, the defending champions slipped out of the top 4. Having won 4 out of 8 games with a net run rate of +0.415, CSK are placed fifth in the table.

Against the Super Giants, skipper Gaikwad scored a spectacular hundred while Shivam Dube raced his way to scoring 66 off 27. However, their efforts went in vain. Marcus Stoinis scored an unbeaten 124 as LSG chased down 211 with 3 balls left in their innings.

Gaikwad’s men will next be up against Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers on Sunday, April 28 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

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