Ambati Rayudu indirectly mocks RCB

"Just a kind reminder from the 5 time champions", read an Instagram post from former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were eliminated from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Though battles between fan armies of franchises and teams is a common thing to see on social media, it isn't often that one come across cricketers participating in such battles on the internet. It was RCB who eliminated CSK from the IPL this campaign, leaving Rayudu distraught. But, the former India batter seemed to have enjoyed the Bengaluru side's exit from the competition.

Taking to Instagram, Rayudu shared a post mocking RCB with the caption: "Sometimes a gentle reminder is required". In the video post, several CSK players could be seen gesturing 5, hinting at the number of times they've won the IPL.

Earlier, Rayudu had also said: "If you talk about RCB, it shows that only passion and celebration don't win you trophies. You don't get the IPL trophy just by reaching the playoffs. Don't think you will win the trophy just by beating CSK".