It concluded its league stage and playoffs, with the final match played between Haryanvi Hunters, led by Elvish Yadav, and Lucknow Lions.
[19] Yadav utilized his YouTube platform to engage in a practice commonly referred to as "roasting," specifically targeting TikTok videos.
[21] In March 2023, Elvish Yadav's name was trending in connection with a government owned flower pot theft case.
[27] Later, on 17 March 2024, Yadav, along with five others, was arrested under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, and Section 120A (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code for arranging snake venom at rave parties.
The altercation supposedly happened after a social media clash, in which Thakur criticized Yadav for his controversial activities, including his alleged involvement in the snake venom case.
[33] In March 2024, it was revealed that Yadav had been fabricating aspects of his lifestyle to project a glamorous and affluent image on social media.
This revelation came from his parents during an emotional interview on a national news channel, where they tearfully disclosed that Yadav's online persona was not reflective of his real life.
[34] In February 2025, Yadav faced criticism for making offensive comments about Bigg Boss 18 finalist Chum Darang during a podcast with Rajat Dalal.