Big IPL Controversies

20 Big IPL Controversies, which are not easy to forget!

The IPL has been in the news since its first season (2008). For cricket-loving youth, it is nothing less than a celebration. But it is not said that where there is fame, then the contravention takes its place. In such a situation, how could the IPL stay away from it?

Where, during a match in 2008, Harbhajan Singh had slapped Sreesanth. At the same time, in the current season (2019), Ashwin's Mankanding controversy was in the headlines.

So let's know some such controversies recorded in IPL history today-

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1. Mankanding dispute between Ashwin-Butler

Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals were face to face in a match during IPL 2019. Rajasthan Royals opener Butler was playing for 69 off 43 balls. Then Ashwin dismissed him without warning. This was followed by a heated debate between Butler and Ashwin. Cricket giants criticized it and called it against the spirit of the game.

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2. Furore over water

Acting on a PIL in the 2016 IPL season, the Bombay High Court delivered a major verdict. In this, the BCCI was directed to get all IPL matches scheduled after April 30, 2016 out of Mumbai. Actually, Maharashtra was facing drought at that time. For example, there was a dispute over the water being discharged for the maintenance of the grounds.

3. 2-year ban on CSK, RR

The year 2015 was not good for Dhoni's CSK Kundra's RR. Due to spot-fixing dispute, a three-member committee was banned by the Supreme Court for not playing 2 seasons for both teams. In fact, during the 2013 season, Meiyappan and RR co-owner Kundra, associated with the CSK team, were reported to be involved in betting activities.

4. Kohli breaks BCCI rules

In the 2015 season, RCB captain Virat Kohlias accused of violating BCCI guidelines. During an IPL match, he broke his circle to meet actress Anushka Sharma. However, the BCCI does not allow them to leave their designated area during the game. Kohli was given a verbal warning for this.

5. Kohli lashes out at umpire Kumar Dharmasena

During a match being played against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2015, Virat Kohli came down on field umpire Kumar Dharmasena. In fact, he was not happy with his decision in which he reduced the match to 11 overs due to rain. The field was very slippery, so Kohli was in favor of stopping it.

6. When Uthappa got angry at Sarfaraz

Sarfraz Khan of Bengaluru found it expensive to be happy in season 8 of the IPL. Celebrating the team's victory, he collided with Robin Uthappa of KKR. Uthappa fell furious at this. He angrily grabbed the throat of Sarfaraz Khan and gave him instructions to stay in the limits.

7. Pollard bounces on Starc.

In the 2014 season, Mitchell Starc threw a fan during the bowling for RCB. Also reportedly sledding. Stark did not stop here, when Pollard tried to take a run on the next ball, then Stark threw it over Pollard. Fearing this, Pollard responded to Stark by raising his bat. The fees for both were cut.

8. Quarrel between Preity Zinta -Wadia

Even before the IPL season-2014, the relationship between Wadia and Preity Zinta ended. However, the pair continued their professional relationship. Due to this, both were present at the Wankhede Stadium to cheers the Punjab team. Jahan, allegedly molesting Preeti, threatened to kill her. The matter also reached the police.

9. The Not Forgotten Spot Fixing Scandal

In 2013, Delhi Police claimed that the trio of Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankit Chavan, playing for Rajasthan, were involved in spot-fixing. They also had to go to jail if there was strong evidence against all three. He was later banned for life. This dispute is recorded in black book in IPL history book.

10. Conflict between Kohli and Gambhir

In 2013, during the IPL, the controversy between Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli on the field surprised everyone. This season, Gautam was captaining KKR and Kohli was RCB. During the match, Kohli was going out after going out, then he had a tip with Gambhir about something. Seeing the matter, the other players of the team interfered, then there was talk.

11. Luke Pomerbach arrested

In 2012, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batsman Luke Pomerbach was arrested for molesting an American woman. According to the news, Luke was beaten up when his partner present with the woman opposed it. Following this incident, RCB excluded Luke from the team until the investigation was completed. She was released after the woman withdrew her case

12. First Case of Spot Fixing

In 2012, some players were involved in spot-fixing in a sting operation conducted by a news channel. In this case, fast bowler TP Sudhindra was banned for life and fast-medium bowler Shalabh Srivastava was banned for five years. At the same time, the other three batsmen Mohnish Mishra, Abhinav Bali and Amit Yadav were told to stay away from cricket for one year.

13. Shahrukh Khan accused of indecency

In the 2012 IPL season, Shah Rukh Khan clashed with a security guard. The occasion was a match between Mumbai and Kolkata and the venue was the Wankhede Stadium. The security personnel accused Shahrukh of abusing her. This case caught a lot of trouble. Due to which action was also taken on Shahrukh. The Mumbai Cricket Association had barred him from entering the stadium for five years.

14. Players trapped in 'rave party' case

In 2012, Indian spinner Rahul Sharma and his partner Wayne Parnell were spotted partying at the rave party. He was caught by the Mumbai Police on drugs. Sharma himself denied the charge. Still a case was registered on both and a long investigation went on. However, however, they were soon released and played in 2013 for their franchise.
15. 'No Dada, No KKR' for Ganguly

You will know the controversy of 'No Dada, No KKR'. The world saw how Sourav Ganguly, captain of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, was not included in the team in the 2011 IPL season. The mercury of Dada's supporters rose. Then what was left. He took to the streets and launched a campaign called No Dada, No KKR for Saurabh Ganguly. Which was also a reaction on social media.

16. Tampering with 'Cheerleaders'

Cheers leaders who are seen encouraging everyone during IPL matches. The news of bad behavior with him in 2011 embarrassed the IPL. South African cheerleader Gabriela Poscaletto, through an article, accused the IPL players of misbehaving.

17. Ban on play of Kochi Tuskers

In 2011, the BCCI banned the play of Kochi Tuskers. Actually, this team did not make its annual payment to the BCCI. However, before this ban, a notice was also sent by the BCCI. This was ignored by the team owners, whose brunt he suffered.

18. Harbhajan slaps Sreesanth

There is hardly anyone who does not know about this dispute. The year was 2008. A match was being played between Punjab and Mumbai Indians. Then suddenly the audience saw that Harbhajan Singh slapped Sreesanth in the middle of the field. After which Sreesanth started crying like children. Harbhajan was heavily criticized on this issue. Also their fees were cut. However, it was later revealed that Sreesanth had instigated Harbhajan.

19. Dhoni crossed Laxman Rekha

The legendary wicket-keeper batsman, who has made a mark in the name of Captain Cool and the most brilliant finisher player of world cricket, Mahendra Singh Dhoni was seen so angry during a match for the first time. The 25th match of the 12th season of IPL was being played between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings at Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur.

In this match, Chennai Super Kings needed 8 runs to win in the last 4 balls, in which Ben Stokes was bowled by Mahendra Singh Dhoni on the third ball of the last over, after that in the last 3 balls, 8 runs needed in the middle. For the Santner batting, the first ball which Stokes bowled was full, umpire Ullas Gandhi called it a no ball but in that match the second on-field umpire Bruce Oxenford Changed their decision.

After which Dhoni, who was watching this entire episode sitting in the Doug Out after being out, could not stop his anger and entered the field in the middle of the match, which everyone was very surprised. Later the team of Chennai Super Kings registered a stunning win by 4 wickets in this match.

20.IPL banned Pakistani cricketers

Due to the terrorist attacks in Mumbai on November 2008, the Government of Pakistan deemed it unsafe to send its players to India for IPL 2009. Due to this, many Pakistani players like Shahid Afridi, Shoaib, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik, Sohail and Umar Gul could not play for their franchisees in the second season.

There may be many more names in this list. If you also know any dispute related to IPL, then share with us in the comment box below. We can make it part of our article.