Fans started trolling Ambati Rayudu, a long-time CSK loyalist, after Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Known for his outspoken criticism of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rayudu became the target of memes and jibes, with rival fans mocking his unwavering loyalty to CSK.
Rayudu Stirs Social Media Storm After PBKS Win Over CSK in IPL 2025
Chennai Super Kings lost to Punjab Kings by 18 runs in an IPL 2025 match, but the real talking point was former CSK cricketer Ambati Rayudu. His name started trending on social media after the defeat, as fans continued to troll Rayudu, a long-time CSK loyalist.
Ambati Rayudu has been at the center of controversy, particularly after he openly voiced his opinions on MS Dhoni and CSK. In a recent ESPNcricinfo panel discussion, Rayudu had a fiery exchange with fellow commentator Sanjay Bangar. The debate began when the panel discussed Mumbai Indians’ use of former captain Rohit Sharma as an Impact Substitute, which led Bangar to argue that Rohit’s absence was hurting MI from a leadership perspective.
Ambati Rayudu defended current MI captain Hardik Pandya, emphasizing that a captain needs space and should not have constant input from others. He compared this to Dhoni and Virat Kohli, saying they didn’t need constant interference. This statement sparked tension, leading to a back-and-forth with Bangar, who pointed out Rayudu’s lack of captaincy experience. The heated exchange only fueled more attention on Rayudu’s views, further igniting social media reactions.
Online Backlash: Fans React to Rayudu’s Fiery Exchange and Alleged Bias
The fiery exchange didn’t go unnoticed online. Fans, particularly those of rival teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and MI, flooded X with memes and jibes, accusing Rayudu of being a “Dhoni fanboy” and blindly loyal to CSK. One trending post read, “Ambati Rayudu defending CSK and Dhoni like it’s his day job. Sanjay Bangar just gave him a reality check!” Another user quipped, “Rayudu’s love for Dhoni is so blind, he’d say CSK won the IPL even if they finish last.”
Rayudu’s past comments haven’t helped his case. Earlier in the season, he had praised Dhoni’s wicketkeeping skills, saying, “You get faster justice under MS Dhoni than our courts,” after a lightning-quick stumping against RCB. While CSK fans lapped up the praise, rival supporters saw it as further evidence of Rayudu’s bias.