New Delhi: Ambati Rayudu a former player for Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians recently engaged in a heated public exchange with Navjot Singh Sidhu a former cricketer and politician during a live television broadcast of an IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings. The incident garnered significant media attention. A social media video shows cricketer Rayudu criticizing fellow cricketer Sidhu for alleged disloyalty referring to him as a girgit. Sidhu responded with a sharp rebuttal. Is sansar me girgit ki tarah koi hai to tumhare aradhyadev hai(If theres someone in this world like a chameleon its your idol. A heated exchange during the panel discussion surprised viewers and generated considerable online debate regarding its authenticity. Opinions were split on whether the interaction was genuine or staged. A day after a public disagreement with former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar during an IPL broadcast Ambati Rayudus comments regarding Rohit Sharmas role in the Mumbai Indians under Hardik Pandya have sparked further discussion. While Bangar advocated for Rohits continued involvement as a strategic advisor Rayudu offered a differing perspective. “I don’t think Hardik needs input. A captain needs to be left alone” Rayudu said referring to how past captains like Dhoni and Rohit led without constant interference. Bangar didn’t take the comment lightly and fired back: “For you it was different because you never led an IPL team. But here is a guy who has led the team to multiple IPL titles.” Former cricketer Suresh Rainas outspoken advocacy for the Chennai Super Kings including past criticisms of other teams such as the Royal Challengers Bangalore has garnered both praise and criticism. While some appreciate his candid commentary others find his approach overly aggressive and personal. Ambati Rayudus outspoken commentary during this IPL season has generated significant discussion. His forthright opinions and disagreements with other analysts have made him a prominent and controversial figure in the broadcast booth.