Ambati Rayudu was recently given unfair treatment by the BCCI. He was earlier named as a reserve batsman when the Chairman of Selectors MSK Prasad announces India’s 15-man squad for the World Cup. Dhawan’s and Vijay Shankar’s injury showed him hopes but the selection committee thought otherwise. Therefore, back to back disappointment has forced the batsman to retire from international cricket.
Ambati Rayudu was in a stand by
In the match against Australia, Shikar Dhawan was hit in his thumb which cost him out of the tournament. It was Rayudu who was next in line in case of replacement. However, he was ignored by BCCI as they chose Rishab Pant over him for an immediate replacement.
Giving a second hope, Vijay Shankar was also ruled out of the tournament due to toe niggle. An ideal choice for this replacement was clearly seen in Ambati Rayudu who was a perfect replacement for team India’s number four scare. But the selection committee did disappoint him again and went for Mayank Agarwal for injured Shankar.
BCCI ignored him
Initially, Ambati Rayudu was one of the front-runners to make it in the 15-member squad for the World Cup 2019 but Vijay Shankar was included instead. At the time, Ambati Rayudu had tweeted that he will be sitting at home watching the World Cup 2019 with his new 3-D glasses.
The 3-D reference was used after the selectors said that Shankar was chosen over Rayudu as he was a three-dimensional player and could add more variety to the side.
Just Ordered a new set of 3d glasses to watch the world cup ??..
— Ambati Rayudu (@RayuduAmbati) April 16, 2019
Rayudu called it off
After being overlooked twice by the Indian national cricket team, the 33-year-old has decided to call it off. He quits after reportedly announcing his retirement from international cricket. He last played for India during the home series against Australia in March where he scored 33 runs in 3 ODI innings. Ambati Rayudu has played 55 ODIs, scoring 1694 runs at an average of 47.
See how people reacted
Just 10 words is enough to ruin your career… That one tweet has cost his cricketing career… Still you are the best option for 4th place.. bye bye.. all the best for your future#Ambatirayudu pic.twitter.com/I0DgiGIkGn
— ஆதித்தன் (@Vjadi10) July 3, 2019
#AmbatiRayudu, don't retire, please wait for a day or two.
Jasprit Bumrah, please arrange for Rayudu's entry.— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) July 3, 2019
What a premature end to a career marred by controversies, setbacks and lack of opportunities !! #Ambatirayudu s retirement highlights the importance of proper nurturing and handling of talents and behaviours !! A nice bloke often misunderstood. All the best @RayuduAmbati go well
— Mikkail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) July 3, 2019
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Ambati Rayudu announces his retirement.. seriously this is not done ?
Feeling sad for him ?#Ambatirayudu #Rayudu pic.twitter.com/ODrgsPL2qT— Troll #StayHome #StaySafe (@sabtrolled) July 3, 2019
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He got chance from Iceland cricket board, and citizenship. #AmbatiRayudu
— Saravanan.CA (@saranca92) July 3, 2019
This is how AMBATI RAYUDU waited for getting picked in team by BCCI#Ambatirayudu pic.twitter.com/5o92KOZ5Dc
— Subham (@subhsays) July 3, 2019
#BREAKING | A day after Iceland Cricket's open invitation, #AmbatiRayudu has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. https://t.co/3Lk3UX7MhJ
— Sports Express (@Xpress_Sports) July 3, 2019
So Ambati Rayudu has retired from cricket. Poor guy, deserved to play this World Cup #Ambatirayudu
— Corona Warrior Manak Gupta (@manakgupta) July 3, 2019
Beware before sharing your emotion on social media,this is SCREENSHOT ERA. #Ambatirayudu pic.twitter.com/zUYqM7T3MP
— Manoj Yadav (@rowdymannu) July 3, 2019
Again a great sportsperson gets his hands down in front of politics and announced retirement from international cricket..same happened with Gambhir earlier now it's Ambati Rayudu you gotta feel sad for this guy ..All the best for his future ?#Ambatirayudu @RayuduAmbati @BCCI
— Shubhhh guptaaaa (@Shubhgupta4you) July 3, 2019
I feel sorry for this champion, he announced retirement from international Cricket.
BCCI betrayed him by not selecting aft injury to Dhawan & Shankar. #Ambatirayudu #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/EoGi3FT0k1
— Anil Patil (@beingani10) July 3, 2019
Even Rohit Was Not Selected In 2011 WCup…@RayuduAmbati, Imagine If He Announced Retirement Like U Bck Then, We Would Have Nvr Witnessed 3 ODI 200 Or Got Best Batsmen In Current Era !
So, Take Back Ur Retirement, Plan For 2023 & Enjoy #CWC19 With Ur 3D Glasses ! #AmbatiRayudu
— Babu Bhaiya (@Shahrcasm) July 3, 2019
#AmbatiRayudu's story pic.twitter.com/1ytBmlirl9
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) July 3, 2019
Being Sarcastic Always Doesn't Work
Even Destroys Ur Own Carrier ?
Now He Can Open a Shop Of 3D Glasses ??#Ambatirayudu
— Suriya Kanth Singh (@SurajSingh2567) July 3, 2019
What a premature end to a career marred by controversies, setbacks and lack of opportunities !! #Ambatirayudu s retirement highlights the importance of proper nurturing and handling of talents and behaviours !! A nice bloke often misunderstood. All the best @RayuduAmbati go well
— Mikkail Vaswani (@MikkhailVaswani) July 3, 2019
One tweet can lead to a retirement. For a few RTs, for appearing smart against a vindictive cricket board. What a sad end. #AmbatiRayudu
— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) July 3, 2019
Very very very unfair for @RayuduAmbati .Feeling for this guy. I really don't know what @BCCI selectors are upto. Hard luck mate.#AmbatiRayudu
— Devansh Rathi (@_devaansh4) July 1, 2019
How badly BCCI destroyed #AmbatiRayudu 's career?
That guy never got proper opportunities & was robbed off again after he made a great comeback & proved his potential?
This was his one chance to world cup which he rightfully earned & BCCI took that away too?@BCCI DISGUSTING!!— Ʀ∞paℓ? (@itzme_roopal) July 3, 2019
