Heated debate between Tilak Verma-Jamie Overton, cricketer blamed Rituraj Gaikwad, said- ask him…

During the match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings played at Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2026, a heated argument was witnessed between Jamie Overton and Tilak Verma, which made a lot of headlines. This incident happened on April 23 after the last ball of the 10th over of Mumbai’s innings. The controversy started when Tilak Verma tried to score the second run by playing the ball towards mid-wicket. While returning to the striker end, he had to avoid Jamie Overton standing at the non-striker end, after which an altercation broke out between the two players.

Then the umpires and Mumbai Indians captain Suryakumar Yadav immediately pacified the matter. However, after the match both the players shook hands and hugged. Later, at an event of Chennai Super Kings, a young fan asked Overton about the controversy, to which the England all-rounder blamed CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.

What did Overton say next?
Overton said, “Maybe after you he jokingly teased his teammate.” Ruturaj said, “Tilak hit him for a four, then I said, ‘You are bowling very badly.’ You shouldn’t be here, you should go home. This made him angry and he said some sharp things to Tilak, after which an argument started between the two.

Gaikwad further said, “He is from England, so he uses a lot of ‘good words’.” Overton has been one of the most important players of Chennai Super Kings this season, as the team remains in the race for the playoffs. This England all-rounder has taken 10 wickets in eight matches. In the rematch against Mumbai, he had another heated moment with Tilak Verma, when his fast ball hit Tilak on his hand and his wristband was broken.