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Hans India
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Hans India
The entire dressing room had an unspoken understanding: Ambati Rayudu recalls his time with MI
New Delhi: Former India batter Ambati Rayudu reflected on his eight-season stint with Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the team enjoyed a close-knit dressing room atmosphere and consistently supported one another on the field. Rayudu played for MI from 2010 to 2017. During his time with MI, he played 87 matches, scoring 1,771 runs with a high score of 81 not out. He was also part of the three title-winning campaigns in 2013, 2015 and 2017. 'When I played for MI, the entire dressing room had an unspoken understanding: if someone tried to have a go at us, three or four players would immediately step in to back their teammate. That's why very few teams ever tried to take on MI. RCB, on the other hand, would go after everyone. Sometimes they teased me or another MI player once or twice, but eventually, even they realised it wasn't wise to mess with MI," Rayudu said on JioHotstar's 'Cheeky Singles'. After leaving MI, Rayudu joined another IPL giant, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and represented the franchise from 2018 to 2021. In 61 matches for CSK, Rayudu contributed 1,507 runs, including a century and seven fifties. He went on to lift two titles with the franchise before concluding his IPL career with five silverwares. 'Sometimes, Mahi bhai would tell me - just like a tin roof heats up quickly, I also tend to lose my cool quickly. We would point out to the umpire that a delivery was wide or a no-ball, and he would always tell me, 'Just focus on batting, don't raise your hand. I don't want to lose Fair Play points because of you'. Interestingly, that same year, he himself walked onto the field - not because of me, but because we were losing," he said.
News18
17 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Rayudu Reveals MS Dhoni's Advice On Keeping Cool: 'Mahi Bhai Would Tell Me...'
Last Updated: Ambati Rayudu revealed that Mahendra Singh Dhoni advised him to focus on batting instead of arguing with umpires to avoid losing Fair Play points. Former India batter Ambati Rayudu revealed in a recent interaction that Mahendra Singh Dhoni would often compare his quick temper to how a tin roof heats up fast. Rayudu said 'thala' advised against complaining to the umpire about wides or no-balls, suggesting instead to focus on batting, as arguing could cost the team Fair Play points. 'Sometimes, Mahi bhai would tell me, just like how a tin roof heats up quickly, I also tend to lose my cool quickly. We would point out to the umpire that a delivery was wide or a no-ball, and he would always tell me, 'Just focus on batting, don't raise your hand. I don't want to lose Fair Play points because of you.' Interestingly, that same year, he himself walked onto the field, not because of me, but because we were losing," Rayudu was quoted as saying on JioHotstar's 'Cheeky Singles'. Rayudu represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) from 2018 to 2021. In 61 matches for CSK, Rayudu contributed 1,507 runs, including a century and seven fifties. He went on to lift two titles with the franchise before concluding his IPL career with five silverwares. What Did Rayudu Say About MI? Rayudu played for MI from 2010 to 2017. During his time with MI, he played 87 matches, scoring 1,771 runs with a high score of 81 not out. He was also part of the three title-winning campaigns in 2013, 2015, and 2017. 'When I played for MI, the entire dressing room had an unspoken understanding: if someone tried to have a go at us, three or four players would immediately step in to back their teammate. That's why very few teams ever tried to take on MI. RCB, on the other hand, would go after everyone. Sometimes they teased me or another MI player once or twice, but eventually, even they realised it wasn't wise to mess with MI," Rayudu said view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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First Post
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Six-time IPL winner Ambati Rayudu backs RCB to end title drought: 'Time for the great city of Bangalore to win'
Three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bengaluru face 2014 finalists Punjab Kings in the final of the 2025 Indian Premier League at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday, with the world's biggest T20 league set to crown a first-time champion regardless of the result. read more Ambati Rayudu has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru to end their title drought in the final of the 2025 Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. AP/PTI Former India batter Ambati Rayudu is among those backing Royal Challengers Bengaluru to finally end their 18-year wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) title as they face Punjab Kings in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Neither RCB nor PBKS have won a season despite being part of the world's biggest T20 league since its inception in 2008, meaning the IPL will witness a first-time champion on Tuesday regardless of which team ends up on the winning side. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD LIVE | RCB 'truly deserve this season', says six-time IPL winner Rayudu 'There has always been an amazing cricketing rivalry between the three great southern cities… I think it's time for the great city of Bangalore to win their first ever IPL trophy tonight, which they truly deserve this season… Go RCB… bring it home,' Rayudu, who won three titles each with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, wrote on X. After finishing second on the points table with a victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the final league match of the season, RCB stormed into the final after outplaying PBKS in Qualifier in Mullanpur. Suyash Sharma and Josh Hazlewood collected three wickets each while opener Phil Salt struck an unbeaten 56 as Bengaluru bundled Punjab out for just 101 before chasing the target down with 8 wickets and half of their overs to spare. Punjab, however, bounced back in the subsequent match, with skipper Shreyas Iyer smashing an unbeaten 87 to steer his team to a five-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad. MI had defeated Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator in Mullanpur, but stumbled in the penultimate game of the season for the second time in three seasons. While PBKS have made it to the final just once, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2014 final, RCB have finished runners-up thrice – each time with a different captain. While the Anil Kumble-led side lost to Deccan Chargers in 2009, the team led by Daniel Vettori were vanquished by MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings two years later. The only time batting superstar Virat Kohli led the franchise into the final was in 2016, the season in which he amassed a record 973 runs. Despite their outstanding performance that season, RCB ended up losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.
India Today
10-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Virat Kohli, you have so much left in the tank: Ambati Rayudu amidst retirement rumours
Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has urged Virat Kohli to not retire from Test cricket, amidst rumours of the senior batter leaving the format. The rumours about Kohli telling the BCCI that he would be quitting the red-ball format came right after Rohit Sharma's retirement two stalwarts of the Indian team have played together for the last 5-6 years, making India one of the strongest teams in the world in Test cricket. While the World Test Championship title has eluded the Indian team, the duo were responsible for handing India famous victories against South Africa, Australia and England, among after two horrible Test series against New Zealand and Australia, it seems that the Board of Control for Cricket in India wants a change of guard with the commencement of a new World Test Championship cycle. While Rohit Sharma has already announced his retirement from Test cricket, there are rumours that Kohli will also quit the format after having a terrible time in Australia at the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu reacted to the rumours and pleaded to Kohli on X to not retire."Virat Kohli please don't retire.. The Indian team needs you more than ever. You have so much more in the tank. Test cricket will not be the same without you walking out to battle it out for Team India.. Please reconsider.." Rayudu said on his social media Kohli's red-ball form has dipped considerably, the batter has found his touch in the white-ball game. Kohli was one of India's best batters in the Champions Trophy 2025, a tournament that India won. The batter has been in sublime form in the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League as still has time to ponder on the decision of retirement as the series between India and England only begins on June InMust Watch
India.com
10-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Netizens troll Ambati Rayudu for his ill-timed tweet amid India-Pakistan tension, fans says 'Virat Kohli did the right thing...'
Following Pakistan's missile and drone attacks on Indian cities like Jalandhar, Jammu, and Pathankot, Ambati Rayudu posted, "An eye for an eye makes the world blind," triggering an internet storm for its perceived moral equivalence during a national crisis. Following a controversial tweet, Ambati Rayudu faced significant criticism. Many fans demanded his removal from the IPL 2025 commentary team, citing his perceived lack of sensitivity in the wake of a national crisis. In the heat of the controversy, fans resurrected the 2019 World Cup selection snub, saying Virat Kohli made the right call by not picking Rayudu in the squad, citing 'lack of maturity and team spirit.' Ambuj Rayudu's previous perceived support for MS Dhoni and the Chennai Super Kings resurfaced, prompting criticism from some viewers who questioned his impartiality and suitability for neutral commentary positions. Under pressure, Rayudu clarified: 'This isn't a call for weakness, but a reminder of wisdom.' He stressed that patriotism and peace can walk hand in hand, urging for justice with compassion. Following criticism, Rayudu expressed his admiration for the Indian Army, praising their courage and dedication to protecting India's honor. Several prominent Indian athletes, including Virat Kohli, Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, and Rohit Sharma, publicly voiced strong support for the armed forces and India's actions, receiving commendation for their clear stance. This contrasted with the more ambiguous position taken by Ambati Rayudu.
