What are the biggest controversies in IPL history?


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The IPL has witnessed several controversies over the years, ranging from corruption scandals to on-field altercations. Here are some of the biggest controversies in IPL history:

1. 2013 Spot-Fixing Scandal

  • What happened? Rajasthan Royals players S. Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan, and Ajit Chandila were arrested for alleged spot-fixing.

  • Outcome: The players were banned, and investigations led to the suspension of two franchises.

2. CSK & RR Suspension (2015)

  • What happened? Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were banned for two seasons (2016-2017) due to their involvement in illegal betting activities by team owners.

  • Outcome: Both teams returned in IPL 2018.

3. Harbhajan Slapping Sreesanth (2008)

  • What happened? After a match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab, Harbhajan Singh slapped Sreesanth on the field.

  • Outcome: Harbhajan was banned for the rest of the season.

4. Lalit Modi’s Dismissal (2010)

  • What happened? IPL founder Lalit Modi was removed from his position due to alleged financial irregularities.

  • Outcome: He fled to the UK and faced multiple legal charges.

5. Gautam Gambhir vs. Virat Kohli Fights (2013 & 2023)

  • What happened? Gambhir and Kohli had multiple heated arguments on the field.

  • Outcome: Both were fined for aggressive behavior.

6. Conflict of Interest Cases (Dhoni & Dravid)

  • What happened? MS Dhoni’s association with a sports management firm raised concerns, while Rahul Dravid's role as mentor and India A coach sparked controversy.

7. Pakistan Players Banned After IPL 2008

  • What happened? After the 2008 season, Pakistani players were banned from participating in IPL due to political tensions.

8. The Cheerleader Controversy

  • What happened? Cheerleaders alleged discrimination and mistreatment by teams, leading to heated debates.

9. Kieron Pollard vs. Mitchell Starc Fight (2014)

  • What happened? Pollard threw his bat towards Starc after being provoked during a match.

10. Ravindra Jadeja’s Ban (2010)

  • What happened? Jadeja was banned for a season for trying to negotiate deals outside of his contract.

Despite these controversies, IPL continues to be the biggest T20 league in the world. Do you want a deep dive into any specific controversy? 😊