Kuldeep Yadav Slaps Rinku Singh Twice on Live TV: Shocking DC vs KKR Moment Sparks Outrage
Math of Aggression: Kuldeep’s Slapgate Leaves Rinku Shocked, Fans Furious
An unexpected scene featuring a whole new sad state of affairs at the high octane IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders became more interesting when Kuldeep Yadav, DC’s oldest spinner made the news after being seen live on television slapping KKR’s star Rinku Singh not once or twice but thrice-as the batter looked visibly shocked and furious. Within moments this bizarre incident happened right after KKR clinched a fabulous win of 14 runs over Delhi at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Caught on Camera: Silent Slap, Loud Reaction
In the viral clip playing across social media vehicles the sight is of Kuldeep, Rinku and a few other players sharing what appeared to be a casual moment. Then suddenly Kuldeep slapped Rinku. The first slap was apparently friendly none seemed to have taken it badly. The second slap however, elicited an intense reaction. Rinku stepped back visibly offended and stood conversing with Kuldeep. While audio from this video does not exist the body language says it all confusion tension and disbelief.
This is so sad. He felt so sad… Kuldeep should be sent out of the tournament for such a behavior.
You can see the change in the face of Rinku. I feel his shock and pain. He did not deserve it… Very sad…. Really sad. Don’t call it a joke now @IPl@DelhiCapitals what is… https://t.co/lYzK29wlik
— Samuel Shine Soans (@SoansShine) April 29, 202
It was enough for fans to witness and now flood all reactions to social media. Many condemned Kuldeep, terming them “unprofessional” actions. Others also called for BCCI intervention. The hashtag #BanKuldeep started trending on X (formerly Twitter) as cricket lovers expressed their disappointment.
No Context, No Comment: It Doesn’t Speak for Itself- Silence Does Fuel Speculation
There is no comment about the matter from either player.
Both players opted to keep silence over the incident, and the commentators too did not discuss the matter in their post-match analysis. The BCCI is yet to make any statements, leaving fans in disarray as to what had actually happened or what the consequences of the heated exchange could be.
Cricket Scorecard: Another Collapse for the Delhi Capitals
While the drama overshadowed the game, this was indeed a thriller. First up KKR scored a strong 204 for nine with a strong top order aggressive style. Chasing that DC was off to a very poor start and that was rescued by an excellent partnership of 76 between Faf du Plessis (62) and Axar Patel (43). Just as the chase gained momentum Sunil Narine wrecked it with 3 for 29 breaking vital partnerships and sealing the fate of DC’s.
Delhi has now plunged from the white tower to find itself staring up from fourth position in the playoff race. But it is Kuldeep’s slap and not the scorecard that becomes the event of the night.