By Chennai, March 24, 2025 – The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are under scrutiny following accusations of ball-tampering during their IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians. Viral footage circulating on social media has raised concerns, allegedly showing a CSK player attempting to alter the condition of the ball, sparking heated discussions among fans and cricket analysts.
The match, which took place on March 23, 2025, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, saw CSK clinch a 4-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, driven by fifties from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra. However, the win has been overshadowed by the allegations, with claims that CSK may have engaged in unfair practices to gain an advantage.
This isn’t the first time CSK has faced controversy. The franchise was banned from the IPL for two seasons in 2016 and 2017 due to allegations of illegal betting and match-fixing involving a top team official. The suspension, intended to protect the integrity of the game, forced CSK to sit out the 2016 and 2017 IPL seasons, leaving a lasting mark on the team’s reputation.
The situation is further complicated by recent IPL rule changes for the 2025 season, including the lifting of the saliva ban—a restriction initially introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. While this change allows players to use saliva to shine the ball again, it is not directly related to the current allegations. Nonetheless, it has sparked broader conversations about how the ball’s condition is managed in today’s game.
As of now, neither the IPL nor the International Cricket Council (ICC) has released an official statement confirming the allegations. The controversy continues to unfold, with fans and experts demanding a thorough investigation to determine if CSK has breached cricketing regulations. This incident adds yet another chapter to CSK’s storied but often controversial history in the IPL, leaving the cricketing community eager for clarity and resolution.
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