Ex-India batter S Badrinath has clarified his "let him die there" remark about Krunal Pandya during Tamil commentary of RCB-MI IPL 2026 match in Raipur. He said it was a colloquial Tamil expression and not meant literally. Badrinath said he praised MI wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton for checking on cramp-ridden Krunal, calling it a "great gesture" deserving Fair Play points.