New Delhi, April 29 —
Indian cricketers Kuldeep Yadav and Rinku Singh have put aside rumors of a rift between them following a video of Kuldeep slapping Rinku in a lighthearted moment that went viral on social media. The video prompted widespread speculation among fans that the two players were at odds with each other.
But both cricketers soon took to social media to set the record straight. Rinku uploaded a picture of himself with Kuldeep on Instagram, captioned merely, "All love here," and added a heart emoji. Kuldeep responded in the comments section, addressing Rinku as "my brother" and added laughing emojis, leaving no doubt that there was no actual disagreement.
The video, seemingly taken at a behind-the-scenes moment during a team activity or training session, had Kuldeep lightly touching Rinku on the cheek in what now looks like a light-hearted manner. Without context, the video resulted in a rush of reactions on the internet, with fans showing worry and speculating about a possible quarrel.
A team management source also confirmed that the players get along well and that the incident was being taken out of context. "There's absolutely no issue between them. They often joke around like this," the source confirmed.
With the players themselves setting the record straight, fans have mostly moved on from the incident, with many now complimenting the duo for keeping the rumour light and positive.
