Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav's humorous comment about Royal Challengers Bengaluru needing a trophy instead of a goalkeeper sparked a social media uproar. The remark, referencing RCB's elusive IPL title, entertained many but irked RCB fans. Kuldeep, known for his vital contributions to India's team, later clarified on Twitter, urging fans to relax.
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