Controversy Erupts Over S Badrinath's Comment During IPL Match
"Let Him Die": Ex-CSK Star's Remark On RCB Batter Stirs Row. His Response
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Former Chennai Super Kings player S Badrinath faced backlash for a comment made during the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians. His remark about RCB batter Krunal Pandya's cramps was criticized as insensitive, prompting Badrinath to clarify his intentions on social media.
- 01S Badrinath's comment during an IPL match sparked controversy.
- 02Krunal Pandya played a crucial role, scoring 73 runs despite cramps.
- 03Badrinath's remark was intended as humor but was misinterpreted.
- 04Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 2 wickets.
- 05Badrinath emphasized the importance of sportsmanship in his response.
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During the IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI), former Chennai Super Kings player S Badrinath made a controversial comment regarding RCB batter Krunal Pandya, who was suffering from cramps. While commenting, Badrinath jokingly suggested that the opposing team could have had the attitude of 'let him die in cramps.' This remark drew criticism on social media for being insensitive. In response, Badrinath clarified on social media that he was highlighting the sportsmanship of MI wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton, who rushed to help Pandya. He explained that his comment was made in colloquial Tamil and may have been misinterpreted. Despite the controversy, Krunal Pandya delivered an impressive performance, scoring 73 runs off 46 balls while battling cramps, leading RCB to a thrilling 2-wicket victory.
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