KKR issue clarification on viral Kuldeep Yadav slapping Rinku Singh moment with fresh video

A seemingly light-hearted moment between Indian cricket teammates Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh ignited a firestorm of debate on social media following KKR's 14-run victory over DC. A viral video capturing Kuldeep playfully slapping Rinku twice during post-match interactions divided fans, with reactions ranging from amusement to outrage. Rinku's expression after the first playful slap from Kuldeep made fans believe there was something serious between the two cricketers.

However, KKR posted a fresh video of Kuldeep and Rinku with the caption: "Media (𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘪) vs (𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯 𝘬𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘤𝘩 𝘬𝘢) Reality! 𝘎𝘦𝘩𝘳𝘪 𝘥𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘪 feat. our talented UP boys."

The incident occurred moments after KKR’s thrilling win, which kept their playoff hopes alive. In the now-viral clip, Kuldeep, Rinku, and a few other players are seen laughing and chatting near the boundary. Out of nowhere, Kuldeep delivers a light slap to Rinku’s cheek, which initially appears to be in jest. Rinku, visibly surprised, pauses briefly before Kuldeep slaps him again. The second slap shifts Rinku’s expression from amusement to discomfort, prompting a tense exchange between the two Uttar Pradesh natives, who share a well-documented camaraderie from their domestic cricket days.