Rilee Rossouw stirs controversy by calling the IPL “too long” and more entertainment-driven, favouring PSL’s compact and competitive format, as his comments divide fans across social media.
In a video surfacing on X (formerly, Twitter) Rilee Rossouw, was seen giving some shocking statements regarding PSL’s comparison with IPL. In the video, Rossouw stated that IPL is a very long tournament, whereas PSL is a much more compact event where the competition is much more fierce. He also said that the IPL has all the bollywood behind it so it feels more like a movie than actual cricket.
Rossouw has played for both IPL franchises (like RCB and Delhi Capitals) and PSL teams (Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans).
Rossouw’s statements have received criticism from Indian fans on the internet who are calling him ‘salty’ as no franchise chose him in the auction this year, fans were also seen mocking him for criticising a tournament where all of the big names of cricket want to be a part of. The other section of the internet is defending him as well by saying that the inclusion of retired foreign players brings competition in the tournament.
"IPL is a very long tournament, and PSL is a much more compact tournament where the competition is a lot more fierce. IPL obviously has the whole Bollywood behind it, so it's a lot more of a movie than actual cricket".
Shocking statement by Rilee Rossouw. 🤯 "IPL is a very long tournament, and PSL is a much more compact tournament where the competition is a lot more fierce. IPL obviously has the whole Bollywood behind it, so it's a lot more of a movie than actual cricket". pic.twitter.com/ZwLugU3A5n
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Rilee Rossouw named Player of the Match against Rawalpindiz
In the ongoing PSL 2026 season, Rilee Rossouw is playing for the Quetta Gladiators after being re-acquired for approximately PKR 5.55 crore. His most significant contribution this season came on April 10, 2026, where he was named Player of the Match for scoring 53 runs off 42 balls in a 61-run victory over Rawalpindiz.
Rossouw is one of the most successful overseas players in PSL history, having won titles with both Quetta Gladiators (2019) and Multan Sultans (2021). Across his PSL career, he has amassed over 2,381 runs in 100 matches at an average of 31.33 and a strike rate of 143.69.
He has recorded 3 PSL centuries. One of his most explosive recent hundreds was a 112-run knock off 49 balls for Quetta in the 2025 season
