Recently, former cricketer Ambati Rayudu, who played for the Indian team and Chennai Super Kings, made a big statement about former Indian captain and RCB Orange Cap winner Virat Kohli in the final match of IPL 2024.

Rayudu had said about Kohli in the IPL final that winning the Orange Cap does not mean winning the IPL trophy. Also, this was not the first time that Rayudu has made a statement about Kohli or his team Royal Challengers Bangalore. Rayudu often remains a topic of discussion on social media due to his statements.

So, when Rayudu made a statement about Kohli in the final match, he has been facing constant criticism ever since. Fans are constantly targeting Rayudu through social media. On the other hand, amidst these criticisms, Rayudu has got the support of former England cricket team captain and legendary cricketer Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen has requested the fans that they should not criticize anyone like this.

Rayudu got the support of Kevin Pietersen

Let us tell you that amid the constant criticism of Rayudu on the Internet, Kevin Pietersen said through a post from his official X account – Come on guys, tribalism on social media or against Indian players needs to be reduced. Example – Ambati Rayudu and I were talking after the IPL final, and suddenly the abuse towards Ambati turned into a flood. Please stop this.

See this tweet of Kevin Pietersen

Come on guys!

This tribalism with/against Indian players on social media needs to slow down!

Example- @RayuduAmbati and I was messing around after the IPL final and all of a sudden that banter has turned into an avalanche of abuse towards Ambati.

PLEASE stop it?

— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) May 28, 2024

On the other hand, if we give you information about the IPL final, Kolkata Knight Riders won a one-sided match against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets. With this victory, KKR became the third team to win the IPL trophy three times.