What if Yograj Singh joins the IPL 2025 commentary panel with Ambati Rayudu?

Though the fans love to watch the players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) it is also the commentary panel which adds to the whole viewing experience. One of the commentators that has been getting a lot of attention during this edition is six-time IPL winner Ambati Rayudu.

There is no doubt that Rayudu is a respectable figure in the cricketing world, where he has been a renowned wicketkeeper-batter with notable performances in domestic, franchise, and international cricket. However, while being part of the Hindi commentary team of the host broadcaster, the 39-year-old has been criticised and trolled for his statements, especially some biased remarks on MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). This has made him one of the most controversial figures in the commentary box at present.

Speaking of controversial figures in the cricketing world, another name that comes to people’s minds is Yograj Singh, former India player and father of legendary cricketer Yuvraj Singh. The 67-year-old is known to make controversial statements. Though Yograj has ventured into various fields, whether it is acting, politics, or coaching at the grassroots level fans are yet to see him in the commentary box, and it will be interesting to see what the result could be if he joins Rayudu on the Hindi panel for IPL 2025.

What could go down between the two individuals?

1. Too many controversial figures on the Hindi panel

There are already two controversial figures on the hindi commentary panel with Rayudu joining the group. Apart from him, there is also Navjot Singh Sidhu who has also had his fair share of controversial moments and statements on the game in the past. The addition of Yograj will potentially add more controversy to the panel which could be too much to handle for the network.

2 . The Dhoni debate would be more intense

Ambati Rayudu, who has played under Dhoni in the CSK team, has openly said that he is a huge fan of him and despite the Yellow Brigade’s terrible season, has continued to back him. Yograj, on the other hand, has also openly made some bold claims about the legendary skipper, blasting him in interviews. This could lead to an intense war of words between Rayudu and Yograj, who has a personal dislike towards the two-time World Champion and the stand-in CSK skipper.

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Conclusion

Though it would be interesting to see both Rayudu and Yograj in the commentary box, and there might be some heated arguments and debates between the two having opposing views on the game, it might lead to some controversial remarks on cricketers. Though this move could get some attention, this could also risk in loss of some cricket-loving audiences in the game due to the controversial background and hot-headed nature of the former cricketers.