New Delhi, May 24: Is he right? Has he opened the pandora box? Or, is it just his personal opinion, which actually is bit exaggerated and not true?
These possibilities cannot be ruled out after former India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu made a tough statement regarding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Rayudu continued his onslaught of RCB on social media accusing the leaders of the team of putting individual milestones ahead of the team's interest.
"My heart truly goes out to all the RCB supporters who have passionately supported the team over the years. If only the management and the leaders had the teams interests ahead of individual milestones... RCB would have won multiple titles.
"Just remember how many fantastic players have been let go off. Force your management to bring players who will put teams interests first. A great new chapter can start from the mega auction," read the post by Rayudu on 'X'.
Rayudu’s stellar 12 year IPL career saw him lift the coveted trophy six times (three with MI, three with CSK) making him one of only the second player after Rohit Sharma to win the trophy six times.
Following RCB's exit from the IPL 2024, CSK fans and players alike have taken to social media to troll the team that is still on the prowl for their first ever IPL trophy.
Taking to Instagram, Rayudu shared a video on Thursday of Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali and Devon Conway enjoying their last year's IPL title indicating five with their hands. He captioned the post, "Just a kind reminder from the 5-time champions. Sometimes a gentle reminder is required."
RCB faced a four-wicket loss against Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator encounter at Narendra Modi Stadium to end their six-match winning campaign in the season on Wednesday.
After Rayudu's sensitive remarks, how the RCB management reacts to his comments and what steps they take in future to improve their team performance may interest many.
If they take any drastic steps or bid for players, who put the team interest ahead of their personal milestones in the mega auction next year, then Rayudu certainly would be sincerely thanked by RCB fans.
Because after RCB women's team won the WPL title this season, many diehard RCB fans expected the men's team to follow their women counterparts. But even after 17 seasons, RCB's dream of winning the maiden IPL title, still remains a dream only. (With IANS support)
