Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Kolkata Knight Riders southpaw Rinku Singh have swiftly brushed aside speculation of a rift between them, following a viral video showing Kuldeep slapping Rinku twice after their IPL clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.
The incident, which took place after the Delhi Capitals secured a narrow 14-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders, quickly caught the attention of fans and media alike. In the video, Kuldeep and Rinku were seen chatting and laughing with a couple of other players, but suddenly, Kuldeep appeared to slap Rinku twice. The visibly upset reaction from Rinku led to online rumours suggesting a fallout between the two Uttar Pradesh stars.
However, Kolkata Knight Riders acted quickly to set the record straight, releasing a video on Instagram the following day. The post, which was captioned “Media (sansani) vs (doston ke beech ka) Reality! Gehri dosti feat. our talented UP boys,” aimed to debunk the rift rumours.
In the video, Rinku and Kuldeep were seen with their arms around each other, playfully asking, “kaise hota ha?” (how do you do it) as they made a gesture that signified ‘love.’ The background music featured the iconic ‘Yeh Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge’ from the classic Bollywood movie Sholay, underscoring the strength of their friendship. The video also showcased old photos of the two cricketers together, providing a glimpse into their longstanding bond both on and off the field.
This heartwarming gesture from the two cricketers put an end to the growing speculation and reassured fans of the deep friendship between Kuldeep and Rinku, which continues to thrive despite any on-field moments that might be misconstrued by the public.
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