“Your Idol Is ‘Girgit’”: Navjot Singh Sidhu, Ambati Rayudu Heated Argument On Live TV

Rayudu has earned a reputation for being a no-filter commentator. His love for the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians team isn’t hidden from anyone. This is not the first time, the former cricketer has also openly criticized Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) previously. The 39-year-old has also been targeting the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fanbase on social media since CSK’s defeat to the Bengaluru-based side in 2024.

Interestingly, the former Andhra Pradesh and Hyderabad cricketer was also involved in a discussion with former India opener Sanjay Bangar during IPL 2025 commentary before the PBKS vs CSK match with regards to their opinions on Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya.

Ahead of the PBKS and CSK clash in the IPL, Rayudu debates with Sanjay Bangar about Rohit Sharma’s role in the current Mumbai Indians setup. Bangar stressed the importance of the Indian skipper on the field as a strategic partner to skipper Hardik Pandya, but Rayudu disagreed, saying the Mumbai Indians captain doesn’t need anyone else’s inputs.

I don’t think Hardik needs input. A captain needs to be left alone. Dhoni was not at his ears all the time. Same for Rohit. Then why should Hardik have 10 people at his ears? No, captain has to be left alone, Sanjay bhai,” Rayudu told Bangar. “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, “ Bangar fired back.

It’s certain that the opening IPL 2025 is expected to see some headlines being made from pundits in the panel too, With Rayadu in the commentary box.