"Ambati Rayudu's 5 Biggest Controversies: From MS Dhoni's Statement to BCCI Ban!"

Ambati Rayudu has been one of India’s most talented cricketers, but he has often made headlines for the wrong reasons. Here are the 5 biggest controversies of his career that kept him in the spotlight.

1. On-Field Fight with Harbhajan Singh (IPL 2016)

During the IPL 2016 season, Ambati Rayudu had a heated argument with his Mumbai Indians teammate Harbhajan Singh. Rayudu failed to stop a boundary, which frustrated Harbhajan. The argument escalated, and Harbhajan even threw the ball in anger. Though they later reconciled, this incident became a major talking point.

2. Banned by BCCI (2007)

In 2007, Ambati Rayudu joined the Indian Cricket League (ICL), which was not recognized by the BCCI. As a result, he was banned from participating in any domestic cricket events in India. However, he left the ICL in 2009, and the BCCI lifted his ban, allowing him to rejoin mainstream cricket.

3. Fight with an Elderly Man (2018)

In 2018, a video of Ambati Rayudu went viral, where he was seen getting into a physical altercation with an elderly man on the road. Reports suggest that Rayudu was driving at high speed, and when the elderly man confronted him, Rayudu aggressively reacted. The incident sparked major criticism on social media.

4. Controversy Over ICC World Cup 2019 Selection

Rayudu was left out of India’s 2019 World Cup squad, with selectors preferring Vijay Shankar. The BCCI called Shankar a '3D player,' which angered Rayudu. He took to Twitter, sarcastically posting, "Just ordered a new set of 3D glasses to watch the World Cup." The tweet was later deleted, but the controversy remained.

5. Controversial Statement on MS Dhoni & CSK (2024)

Recently, Ambati Rayudu claimed that MS Dhoni’s increasing influence in Chennai Super Kings (CSK) was not good for the team. He argued that Dhoni’s dominance was putting pressure on other players. This statement did not sit well with CSK fans, leading to a social media backlash against Rayudu.