Ambati Rayudu’s Cheeky Dig At Rahul Dravid For Pitch Inspection On Wheelchair Backfires – Sanjay Manjrekar & Netizens React!

Rahul Dravid is known for his unwavering commitment towards cricket has inspired many on and off the field. After his retirement, he took the coaching job and is currently the head coach of Rajasthan Royals.

Rahul Dravid Inspects Pitch On Wheelchair

Dravid was seen for Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings at Guwahati on Sunday. He had been out due to a leg injury he had picked up in a local match in Bengaluru prior to the tournament and was seen checking the pitch from his wheelchair. This stunned former players Ambati Rayudu and Sanjay Manjrekar alike, while speaking about the pre-match show on JioHotstar.

Ambati Rayudu’s Remark On Rahul Dravid

Ambati Rayudu took a cheeky dig on Dravid following which he received a sharp response from Sanjay Manjrekar where he lauded Rahul Dravid’s commitment.

 “My attention is going to the wheelchair. Is he allowed in square?” said Ambati Rayudu

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Sanjay Manjrekar’s Response

“The way Ambati’s brain works, very few are like that. That’s why his batting was different. This is Rahul Dravid. If he has given his commitment, he will do it whatever happens, because he is a very good friend of mine and you won’t find a better person than him,” concluded Manjrekar.

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Netizens Furious After Rayudu’s Comment

Fans showered all the praise upon Dravid in the social media while appreciating his tireless devotion to cricket despite being injured. But fans weren’t happy with Rayudu’s comment and immediately called him out for his remark on Rahul Dravid.

Ambati Rayudu crossed all the limits now😡
Rahul Dravid was checking Pitch on his wheelchair in Guwahati for the upcoming match against CSK. The shameless Rayudu asked on commentary why it is allowed to check the pitch with a wheelchair. Sack Rayudu from Broadcasting @BCCI pic.twitter.com/MyGKndlQda

— Nikhil Gupta (@Nikhilgupta1104) March 30, 2025

He was sacked from the team as player he should be sacked here too.

— Abhay (@KaunHaiAbhay) March 30, 2025

How Disgusting Ambati Rayudu laughing in Commentary panel, even talking about Rahul Dravid Sir Injury. Rayudu is Fraud 🤡 We all Missing True Commentator Irfan Pathan @IrfanPathan , who talks sensible and good game knowledge. @StarSportsIndia @BCCI @ICC @IPL @RahulDravidFC https://t.co/EtlVtl1MiC

— David Bhati (@i_amdavid1810) March 30, 2025