Kuldeep Yadav reacted to the hate he received from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans after he brutally trolled the franchise for not winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy during a live segment.
However, this was just the spinner's reaction after an RCB fan tried to troll him. Kuldeep is a huge fan of FC Barcelona and was talking about his love and passion for the sport during the podcast.
Kuldeep Yadav's witty jibe at RCB angers fans
Well, an RCB fan tried to troll Kuldeep during a live stream by suggesting the Indian player join an IPL franchise as a goalkeeper. He commented, “Kuldeep bhai, RCB me aa jao, ek goalkeeper ki jarurat hai (Kuldeep bro, please join RCB; we need a goalkeeper).”
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This did not go down well with the Chinese bowler and he showed the Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans the best of his comic side. Kuldeep Yadav gave a brutal reply to RCB fans during the live segment, with the left-arm pacer taking a hilarious dig at RCB's drought in the IPL, saying they need the trophy, not a wicketkeeper-batsman.
“Tumhe goalkeeper ki nahi, trophy ki jarurat hai, mere bhai. Goalkeeper ka kya karogi? You don't need a goalkeeper. You need a trophy. What are you going to do with a goalkeeper? Well, RCB is one,” Kuldeep said in a witty reply to the fan. One of the most beloved franchises, its fans are loyal.
Kuldeep Yadav Roasted RCB 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/n18WWAxptm
— Tejash 🚩 (@LoyleRohitFan) January 24, 2025
Chill, RCB fans: Kuldeep Yadav reacts to backlash over IPL trophy mockery
Kuldeep's catch for RCB did not go down well with the crowd as the Indian spinner hit them where it hurt them the most. As soon as the clip of Kuldeep's taunts went viral on social media, RCB fans went berserk over the Delhi Capitals game, criticizing Yadav and attacking him for his comments.
Amid the uproar, Kuldeep took to his social media platform However, the spinner hilariously said that he is not a goalkeeper. He posted on X: “Calm down RCB fans… Trophy aapke hai. 🏆🙌🏻 Barney Goalkeeper Ni Ho 😂”
Calm down RCB fans…
The cup is yours🏆🙌🏻
I'm not a goalkeeper.– Kuldeep Yadav (@imkuldeep18) January 24, 2025
Notably, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have not reached the IPL final since 2016. The Bengaluru-based franchise reached the finals three times in 2009, 2011 and 2016 but lost the title to the now-defunct Deccan Chargers, Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad. respectively.
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Kuldeep Yadav is set to make his return to action for England ODIs
Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav last played for India in the home Test series against New Zealand, where he suffered a thigh injury that required surgery, and since then, the Chinese pacer has been sidelined. He has been recovering at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).
However, Kuldeep is now gearing up for his return in the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, starting from February 6. He has also been named in India's squad for the upcoming 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, but ahead of that event, England's ODIs are crucial. For him to rediscover his rhythm and prove his match-winning abilities once again
