Rayudu questioned RR's commitment to win the IPL title.
Having lost six of their eight matches, the Royals are currently reeling at the eighth spot on the 10-team points table.
Rayudu questioned the franchise's commitment to win title since their sole triumphant campaign back in 2008.
Regular skipper Sanju Samson was unavailable for RR’s last fixture against Lucknow Super Giants due to injury, and in his absence, Riyan Parag led the side. They fell two runs short while chasing the target of 181.
Rayudu questioned RR’s thought process, saying no one should enter a tournament like the IPL to do charity, as competing and winning should be the top two goals.
"I've always had this question in my mind when it comes to RR: they've invested so much in youngsters over the years. What have they gotten out of it? It's been 17 years since they've won an IPL, and they always showcase this as if it's their strength. It is some great charity that they're doing for the game, but it is not. You're here to compete," Rayudu said on ESPNCricinfo's Timeout.
"You're here to win the IPL, and there are ways teams have adopted to win the IPL, and you don't follow any of those. You have your own path, and you justify it year after year. And you want people to come on board and appreciate you for the good team that you are by giving youngsters all over the world a good opportunity in the IPL," he added.
Over the years, Rajasthan Royals have invested in several youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson, to name a few. However, the franchise is facing backlash this season especially for retaining Riyan Parag and Jurel as the duo has been unable to close out games.
Former South African wicketkeeper Mark Boucher also endorsed Ambati Rayudu’s views, saying the IPL is not a breeding ground for talent.
"Yeah, I just and this goes for any franchise. I don't think that the IPL is a breeding ground for talent. I think it's for a finished product. Yeah, I mean you don't, no team will ever come into the IPL thinking, okay well, we've got a team here that I think is gonna do well in the next three years. That's what you go to auction for," Boucher remarked.