Overview

• A viral video shows Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson walking away from a team huddle led by coach Rahul Dravid before the Super Over against Delhi Capitals, fueling online speculation of a rift.
• The Royals lost the April 16 match in the Super Over after both teams tied at 188, with Delhi Capitals securing victory by chasing 11 runs in five balls.
• Fans have criticized Rajasthan’s decision to send Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, and Yashasvi Jaiswal to bat in the Super Over, leaving out in-form Nitish Rana, who scored 51 off 28 balls earlier in the match.
• Nitish Rana clarified in a post-match statement that all strategic decisions, including batting and bowling orders, are made collectively by the management and support staff.
• The team’s choice of Sandeep Sharma as the Super Over bowler, instead of Jofra Archer, has also drawn criticism, with some questioning its predictability and effectiveness.