Delhi Capitals lastly broke their silence over the Kuldeep Yadav-Rinku Singh slap controversy that surprised the web on Wednesday. Following the match in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders, Kuldeep was having a dialog with Rinku and few different cricketers on the floor. In a video going viral on social media, Kuldeep was seen slapping (most probably in a pleasant method) Rinku twice however the shocked expression on the KKR star’s face led to outrage. Nevertheless, DC posted a video of each of them posing for an image collectively simply after the incident together with the caption – “Solely Pyaar”.
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— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 30, 2025
In the meantime, Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane credited veteran spinner Sunil Narine for swinging the match decisively of their favour in opposition to Delhi Capitals within the IPL match on Tuesday.
Chasing 205, Delhi seemed nicely on observe earlier than Narine produced a game-turning 14th over, dismissing the damaging Axar Patel and big-hitting Tristan Stubbs in fast succession.
“When Sunil got here into bowl and picked up two wickets, and once they misplaced three wickets within the center, I assumed that was the sport for us,” Rahane mentioned on the post-match presentation.
“He is been a champion bowler for this franchise. A match-winner. As a captain, good to have him and Varun (Chakaravarthy).” Narine, who completed with figures of three/29 and was named Participant of the Match, mentioned he all the time backs himself, even when issues aren’t going his manner. In opposition to DC, he was 0/25 after 2.1 overs earlier than turning the tide with that pivotal 14th over.
“I nonetheless again myself to return again and ship for the workforce. There are video games you begin early and wrestle later and there are video games you begin late,” Narine mentioned.
Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel felt his aspect gave away too many runs throughout powerplay.
“The best way we bowled within the powerplay, thought we gave 15-20 too many. within the chase, there have been some mis-calculations and mushy dismissals.
“The best way we restricted them after the powerplay was good. The best way we batted, even when two-three batters did nicely, we misplaced by little or no. While you lose shut matches, you understand it’s a must to be calm within the center.” Axar had walked off the sector throughout KKR’s batting after injuring his left hand.
“My hand dragged on the floor, so the pores and skin peeled off. So every time I attempted batting, it was paining. Now we have three-four days hole earlier than SRH sport, so I hope to recuperate.”
(With PTI inputs)
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