“Tumhe goalkeeper ki nahi, trophy ki jarurat hai bhai”: Kuldeep Yadav's interaction with RCB Fan goes Viral
Published on 1/24/2025 | Abhay Raj Patel
Kuldeep Yadav's witty response to an RCB fan's 'goalkeeper' jab during a YouTube chat. Dive into the hilarious exchange, fan reactions, and how the IPL community embraced the humor in this lighthearted cricket banter!
In the ever-entertaining world of cricket, especially within the Indian Premier League (IPL) fanbase, banter and playful jibes often become the highlight. Recently, Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav found himself at the center of a light-hearted controversy with fans of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), leading to what's been dubbed as the 'Goalkeeper' beef.
The Incident
During a live YouTube chat session, Kuldeep Yadav, known for his left-arm wrist spin and currently playing for Delhi Capitals, was approached by an RCB fan with a humorous request. The fan suggested that Kuldeep should join RCB, not as a spinner, but as a "goalkeeper," a playful jab at RCB's long-standing inability to win the IPL trophy. Kuldeep, with his characteristic wit, responded with a comment that quickly went viral, "You don't need a goalkeeper, you need to win IPL Trophy brother," highlighting RCB's trophy drought in a humorous manner.
Kuldeep Yadav to a RCB fan
" You don't need a Goalkeeper, you need to win IPL Trophy brother " 😭
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The Fan Reaction
The reaction on X (formerly Twitter) was immediate and varied. Some RCB fans took to the platform to defend their team's honor with humor, while others showed their disappointment in Kuldeep's remark. Here's a glimpse into the fan reactions:
- VIREN (@virendrareshmi) - "😂" - A simple laugh, showing that some fans found the situation amusing.
- Babu Rao🩲 (@BabuRaoPHP) - "😂😂🤣🤣" - Echoing the sentiment of humor, indicating that the playful nature of the comment was appreciated by some.
- KALINGA STAR CRICKET 🚩 (@KALINGACRICKET) - Shared a nostalgic image of RCB with the IPL trophy, perhaps in a bid to remind fans of the good times or to counter Kuldeep's comment humorously.
- RCB_FOREVER (@Sanchith003) - "bro forgot moeen dada 🤡🤡🤡🤡" - A playful jab back at Kuldeep, mentioning Moeen Ali, who has played for RCB.
- The Silencer (@TheSilencer4389) - "W kuldeep🗿" - Showing support for Kuldeep's witty reply, indicating that not all fans took offense.
Kuldeep's Response
Chill yar rcb fans…
— Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) January 24, 2025
Trophy apki hai 🏆🙌🏻
Par me goal keeper ni hu 😂