Kuldeep Yadav slaps Rinku Singh: IPL 2025 has delivered its share of thrillers and standout performances, but the missing dose of off-field drama arrived on Tuesday night at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. A video that's now gone viral on cricket Twitter (now X) shows Delhi Capitals¡¯ Kuldeep Yadav slapping Kolkata Knight Riders¡¯ Rinku Singh during the post-match handshake, and fans are beyond shocked.?
In a surprising moment caught on camera shortly after KKR¡¯s dominant win over DC, Kuldeep Yadav is seen walking up to Rinku Singh, exchanging a few words, and then slapping him lightly on the cheek. Rinku, initially taken aback, pauses briefly, only for Kuldeep to slap him again. While some have dismissed it as harmless banter between friends, Rinku¡¯s body language tells a different story. After the second slap, his expression shifts noticeably from amused to uncomfortable, hinting that the exchange may not have been as playful as it first appeared. Despite the awkward moment, Rinku chooses not to respond physically and just utters a few words.?
Notably, Rinku and Kuldeep share a friendly bond, as both have shared dressing rooms in domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh, and their off-field bond is well-documented. However, fans are still furious over the left-arm wrist spinner's actions.
Rinku Singh and Kuldeep Yadav share a friendly relationship, having spent years together in the Uttar Pradesh domestic circuit. Their camaraderie off the field is no secret, but despite that, many fans have expressed anger over the left-arm wrist spinner¡¯s actions.
One user wrote, "What the hell is giving Kuldeep Yadav the confidence to slap Rinku like this in public ?"
Another added, "Kullu Yadav has been bullied a lot this way by teammates so much he went into depression, according to him, & now he's doing the same to Rinku."
A third X user added, "Kuldeep Yadav, karma will hit you back¡ You slapped Rinku Singh, who always makes everyone smile around him."
KKR secured an easy 14-run win over DC in a high-scoring clash after posting 204/9. Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi led the charge with a composed 44 off 32, while the middle order chipped in to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Delhi didn¡¯t go down without a fight. Faf du Plessis looked in control during his 62, with Axar Patel (43) and Vipraj Nigam (38) giving the home crowd something to cheer about. But in the end, they fell short, finishing at 190/9.
The real difference came with the ball. Sunil Narine was at his crafty best, finishing with figures of 3/29 and applying the brakes right when DC looked to accelerate. For the Capitals, Mitchell Starc (3/43) made an impact, while Axar and Nigam picked up two wickets apiece, but it wasn¡¯t enough.
With this win, KKR hangs on in the playoff race, and as the league stage nears its end, every match from here on feels like a mini final.
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