IPL 2025's Hindi commentary box turned into a war zone during the match between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings — all thanks to a fiery exchange between Navjot Singh Sidhu and Ambati Rayudu that left viewers stunned and social media buzzing.

It All Started with a 'Chameleon' Jibe

During live commentary, Ambati Rayudu cheekily told Sidhu:

"Paaji, you change teams like a chameleon changes its color."

Sidhu’s Mic-Drop Comeback? Brutal.

Sidhu didn’t hold back, firing back immediately with:

"If there is anyone like a chameleon in this world, it's you… and your Aradhyadev (idol)."

As he delivered the punchline, the broadcast cut to a shot of MS Dhoni, adding more fuel to the fire and raising questions:
Was Sidhu calling Dhoni a chameleon too? Or was it a pointed jab only at Rayudu and his changing loyalties?

🎥 Watch the moment here:

Rayudu: “Just like the colour of the ball changes, you also change the team.”
Sidhu: “If there is anyone like a chameleon, it is you and your idol.”
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Rayudu to Sidhu - Paji Jaise girgit rang badalta hai vaise aap team badalte ho.

Sidhu to Rayudu - Is sansar me girgit ki tarah koi hai to tum ho or tumhare aradhyadev(Dhoni) hai 😭 pic.twitter.com/Y0aH5FqfuF

— A D I T Y A (@One1Last2Dance3) April 8, 2025

 

Rayudu vs Sidhu: Commentary Drama or Something Deeper?

Rayudu, known for his loyalty to MS Dhoni and CSK, took a clear dig at Sidhu's team-hopping over the years. But Sidhu's retort—intentionally or not—seemed to cast a shadow on Dhoni himself, referring to Rayudu's "idol" in the chameleon remark.

With both Sidhu and Rayudu serving as key voices on the Hindi commentary panel this season, this spicy exchange may just be the start of more on-air fireworks.

Social Media Reacts:

• “This is better than the match!”
• “Did Sidhu just call Dhoni a chameleon?”
• “Give these two a talk show already!”