As a player, Ambati Rayudu represented both MI and CSK franchises in the IPL. (PHOTO: Ambati Rayudu’s X handle)
Former India batter Ambati Rayudu was recently in the news for his opinion about playing for Indian Premier League franchise Mumbai Indians and the difference in team culture between MI and Chennai Super Kings. Rayudu had said that a player’s ‘brain will explode‘ if they play long for Mumbai Indians, adding that winning is non-negotiable in the Hardik Pandya-led franchise.
His opinion had gone viral, which led to the analyst to clarify his comments on social media, adding that he loved playing for Mumbai, who are five-time IPL champions just like CSK.
Rayudu said his controversial comments about MI were taken out of context. Rayudu had spoken about the difference in the working style of MI and CSK after having played for both the franchises.
“My comments were taken out of context about Mumbai Indians. All I meant was MI’s processes are different and there is positive pressure in which a player is forged, excels and becomes a complete player, track record shows the kind of talent that Mi has produced for India. I have loved my 8 years at MI… am ever grateful,” Rayudu said in a post on X before ending the tweet with “Mumbai, please win some games fast.”
My comments were taken out of context about Mumbai Indians. All I meant was mi’s processes are different and there is positive pressure in which a player is forged ,excels and becomes into a complete player, track record shows the kind of talent that Mi has produced for india. I…
— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) April 24, 2024
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During his distinguished career, Rayudu has played for both IPL franchises, Mumbai and Chennai.
“I feel CSK has a much better environment. MI mey jydada khelne se brain phat jayega (Your brain will explode if you play long for MI),” Rayudu said during a chat with ESPNCricinfo. “When I used to play for MI, my game improved a lot. If you had not won the match, they do not see an excuse. At the end of the day, you have to perform. MI has an environment where you keep getting better and CSK has an environment where you will get better without any hassle,” he had claimed.
“CSK focuses more on the process. They do not analyse results much. Their mood and mood swings are not because of the results. MI is bit different. MI mostly want to win and their culture is like everything depends on winning. They have a culture of, jeetna hi hai (Win is a must). Winning is non-negotiable. Both CSK and MI have two different cultures but at the end of the day, both work hard,” he added.
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