During IPL 2025, Kuldeep Yadav struck Rinku Singh, leading to widespread attention.

Kuldeep Yadav was captured on video slapping Rinku Singh not just once, but twice, following the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) match between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. The footage, which rapidly gained traction on social media, initially depicts Kuldeep and Rinku enjoying a light-hearted moment with their teammates. However, the atmosphere took a sudden turn when Kuldeep playfully slapped Rinku, leaving him visibly taken aback. Rinku’s reaction shifted to a serious demeanor as he seemed to engage in a stern discussion with Kuldeep. Although the video lacks audio, the absence of context has led to widespread discontent among fans, many of whom are calling for disciplinary measures against Kuldeep, with some even advocating for his suspension by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In the match itself, KKR set a challenging target by scoring 204 runs for 9 wickets, bolstered by notable performances from Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who contributed 44 runs, and Rinku Singh. In response, Delhi’s batting lineup, despite a valiant effort that included 62 runs from Faf du Plessis, 43 from Axar Patel, and a brisk 38 from Vipraj Nigam, ultimately fell short, finishing their innings at 190 for 9.