In a surprising turn of events, renowned tennis icon Mahesh Bhupathi has publicly expressed his frustration with the performance of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. Following a particularly dismal display in match number 30 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Bhupathi took to Twitter to voice his discontent.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Faf du Plessis who won the toss and opted to bowl first, showcased a remarkable performance, securing three crucial wickets and amassing a formidable total of 287 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Travis Head’s century, supported by Henrik Klaasen’s quickfire 67 and a stellar finish from Adan Markram and Abdul Samad, left RCB fans disheartened.
Witnessing RCB’s struggle on the field, Mahesh Bhupathi, who was among the spectators, couldn’t conceal his disappointment. In a tweet accompanied by a video clip capturing the match’s highlights, Bhupathi expressed his anguish over RCB’s bowling performance, going as far as to call for the team’s sale.
The tweet quickly gained traction on social media, sparking discussions among cricket enthusiasts and garnering attention from the cricket fraternity. Bhupathi’s plea to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to consider divesting RCB reflects the magnitude of disappointment among fans and observers alike.
As the IPL 2024 season progresses, RCB faces mounting pressure to revamp their performance and salvage their reputation in the league. However, with voices like Mahesh Bhupathi’s echoing concerns over the team’s consistency, the future of RCB hangs in the balance, awaiting decisive action from the BCCI.
