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'Absolute rubbish': Rayudu unimpressed with Akash Singh's viral IPL moment 'Ban these chits!'

Cricket Gully | May 16, 2026 4:39 PM CST

Aakash Singh a pacer for the Lucknow Super Giants is off to an incredible IPL 2026 campaign after his incredible bowling performance against the Chennai Super Kings at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday.

The young left-arm fast bowler proved he's effective with the ball as well as with his celebration, which immediately became a massive talking point all across social media.

Making his season debut for the LSG Aakash ran through the CSK line-up and took two wickets in the powerplay giving his team early leverage over MS Dhoni and Co.

His first wicket came as he dismissed CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for just 13 runs off 9 deliveries who was looking to slog the ball but was deceived by Aakash's change in pace and top edged the ball straight to a waiting Nicholas Pooran in the field.

Following his first wicket, the bowler made his way to pull out a folded piece of paper from his pocket and held it up to the cameras and the crowd as it read:

'Akki on fire- Aakash knows how to take wickets in T20 game.'

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The celebration itself proved to be one of the major talking points of the match.

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Aakash Singh removes Sanju Samson

The left-arm pacer continued to impress as he got the wicket of the ever-reliable Sanju Samson in the sixth over, who was looking to play the flick shot but got an edge off the ball and went straight to Mukul Choudhary in the deep. Again Aakash pulled out his folded chit and showed it to the cameras his teammates running towards him in joy.

The double strike turned the CSK innings from 31-0 to 36-2 and significantly shifted the balance of power toward the Lucknow Super Giants.

The innovative celebration quickly spread across every televised commentary and social media platform where viewers rejoiced over the funny gesture throughout the match.

Ambati Rayudu comments on his viral celebration

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayudu weighed in on Aakash Singh's celebration on ESPNcricinfo's Time Out and humorously criticized the use of chits in the match.

Ambati said:

"I just think that's his manifestation. It may not go well with a lot of people, but it's kind of funny and a bit rubbish. I think they should ban these kind of chits absolute nonsense. I mean, I don't think you are supposed to bring chits into an examination hall."

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However, Aakash's brilliant start to the IPL 2026 campaign for the Lucknow Super Giants was the talking point for most after an essential match.