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IPL 2026 commentator trolled after ‘let him die of cramps’ remark about Krunal Pandya
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Published on 11 May 2026
His broadcast joke about cramps sparked immediate outrage
During the RCB vs MI match in Raipur, IPL 2026 broadcaster and former CSK cricketer Subramaniam Badrinath faced backlash after remarks about Krunal Pandya’s cramps. What was meant to sound like a joke was widely viewed as inappropriate and insensitive, drawing swift criticism and forcing a spotlight on standards for live commentary.
- Subramaniam Badrinath made inflammatory comments about Krunal Pandya’s cramps
- The remark happened during RCB vs MI in Raipur during IPL 2026
- Viewers and fans reacted with online outrage over the tone
- As an official broadcaster, he faced scrutiny for live remarks
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