Ambati Rayudu clarified his earlier comments about the contrasting team cultures of the Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, stating that his initial remarks about MI were misinterpreted.
IPL star Ambati Rayudu’s recent comments about the contrasting “culture differences” between his former teams, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), went viral. His remarks, which portrayed MI as a more aggressive and potentially stressful environment, sparked online discussions. However, Rayudu took to Twitter to clarify his statements, suggesting they were misinterpreted.
On his social media handle (X), Rayudu posted, “My comments were taken out of context about Mumbai Indians. All I meant was that MI’s processes are different, and there is positive pressure in which a player is forged, excels, and becomes a complete player. His track record shows the kind of talent that MI has produced for India. I have loved my 8 years at MI. I am ever grateful. Please win some games fast.”
His clarification seemed to be an overall praise for MI, for his previous comment about the franchise was taken negatively. “If we have to talk about culture, CSK focuses more on the process. They do not analyse the results much. Their mood swings are not because of the results. MI is a bit different. MI mostly wants to win, and their culture is that everything depends on winning. They have a culture of jeetna hi hai (win is a must). Winning is non-negotiable,” Rayudu told ESPNcricinfo previously.
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Rayudu suggested that while CSK has a much better environment for a player’s development, playing for MI can make “your brain explode.” “Both CSK and MI have two different cultures, but at the end of the day, both work hard. I feel CSK has a much better environment. You can play there longer. If you play in MI for a long time, your brain will explode,” Rayudu said.
Meanwhile, MI currently sits in the eighth position on the IPL points table, and with a few games left to play, their hopes for the playoffs are seemingly fading. The team will next face the Delhi Capitals on April 27th.
Last Updated on April 25, 2024
