Ambati Rayudu, the former CSK star, was accused of attacking Shubman Gill with vile talk after the Gujarat Titans defeated the Chennai Super Kings in a crucial clash that could have been their last chance to see themselves through to the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings faced a crushing defeat to the Gujarat Titans in their final league match of the season. Having played 14 matches, they have managed to win just six matches this season and were officially knocked out after the defeat to the Titans.
The match at Ahmedabad was CSK’s last hope to remain in contention for a playoff spot, but the Titans seemed determined to win, as they sealed the second spot in the points table with a massive surge in their run rate.
Shubman Gill’s unwanted celebrations mocking CSK fans led to a massive controversy
During their final clash against the Chennai Super Kings, the Titans dominated single-handedly, and skipper Shubman Gill was seen at his animated best. Though Gill is never known for his celebrations, this time it seemed a completely different version of the Indian legend.
One of the celebrations included an on-field banter with the CSK fans in the crowd. Gill, overjoyed after Shivam Dube’s dismissal, warned the CSK fans to shut their mouths and sit down as he celebrated with a finger on his lips.
The same incident was repeated inside the dressing room when the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill, and Jos Buttler gave a closed fist to troll the CSK fans. The photo went viral on social media platforms.
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Reports claimed a strong hand from Ambati Rayudu against the GT skipper
Reports had claimed that former CSK player Ambati Rayudu became serious about the incident and blasted the GT skipper for trolling the Super Kings’ fans. It was reported that he claimed that if the CSK management had his back, then he could make his teeth fall out.
The reports also claimed that though Ambati Rayudu believed winning and losing are just two possibilities of any game, Gill’s reactions seemed quite over the line. Rayudu also targeted him, highlighting that if Gill, being a decorated cricketer and the captain of the national side, loses his cool, then it sets a poor precedent for other players.
He picked out Ishan Kishan as one among the other players, who also celebrated the win against the Chennai Super Kings in a very outrageous fashion.
Ambati Rayudu turns down accusations, calls it a FAKE report
After these reports went viral, Ambati Rayudu took to his X handle and revealed through a report that these claims are nothing but fake and he was not even present at the studio during the match.
Ambati Rayudu mentioned that such fake news should not be spared and warned the media from making such claims without actually seeing any video that confirms anyone making such audacious claims.
“Totally fake! I was not even in the studios covering that match. Please be mindful of all the fake news that goes around. Unless you see the real video of someone saying something, I urge everyone to consume any news or content with a lot of caution,” he wrote on his X handle.
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Totally fake! I was not even in the studios covering that match. Please be mindful of all the fake news that go around. Unless you see the real video of someone saying something, I urge everyone to consume any news or content with a lot of caution.— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) May 23, 2026
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