IPL 2025 becomes a month old: 5 controversial moments that the headings during the 18th season of the Indian Premier League | Mint

The 18th season Indian Premier League (IPL) was nothing less than entertainment. From Vaibhav Suryavanshi who became the youngest player to make IPL debut to MS Dhoni who took over as Chennai Super Kings captain, IPL 2025 gave fans with many beautiful moments, as the tournament completed one month in this issue. At the same time, there were also some debatable/controversial moments in IPL 2025. Let’s look at five controversies like IPL 2025 a month old. Harbhajan Singh -attacks Jofra Archer Harbhajan Singh was once again in the middle of a controversy when the former India spinner made a racist remark against Rajasthan Royals Passionate Jofra Archer after the English Pacer granted 76 runs in his four overs without taking a Picket against the Sunrisers. “London Me Bald Taxi Ka Meter Tez Bhaagta Hai, Aur Yaha Pe Archer Sahab Ka Meter Bhi Tez Bhaga Hai (like the meter of London’s black taxis, Archer’s meters were also on the higher side),” Harbhajan said, with the ‘Black Taxi’ of London. Eden Gardens shows controversy The first major controversy in IPL 2025 broke out when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Captain Ajinkya Rahane complained about the home advantage (citing spin-friendly conditions) after IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challenges Bengaluru. In response, the Eden Gardens Pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee informed that there were no requirements of KKR and according to BCCI guidelines, franchises had no say on the field. Did Khaleel tamper Ahmed with ball? During Chennai Super Kings’ first game against Mumbai Indians, Khaleel Ahmed was caught on the camera to put something in his pocket with his back to the camera just before the first delivery. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was also present at the moment when it all happened. While no action was done, fans speculate a case of ball-tampering and urged the BCCI to look at the case. Remarkable is that all the videos distributed on social media have been deleted. Rajasthan Royals’ allegations for match confirmations of the match. The allegations of match fixing in IPL once again haunt Rajasthan Royals when Jaydep Bihani, convener of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Ad Hoc Committee accused the 2008 champions after their narrow twin loss against Lucknow Super Gianties. However, the IPL franchise denied all allegations and called them false, misleading and unfounded. Ryan Rickelton’s controversial discharge vs SRH in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, took Ryan Ryan Ryan Ryan Ryan, Ryan Ryan, to Pat Cummins of a Zeesehan Ansari delivery. Despite the fact that the ball was legal, the dismissal of Rickelton was overturned and declared a no-ball after Heinrich Klaasen’s gloves were found slightly in front of the stumps. Although the MCC rules supported the decision, fans were not happy and took on social media to express their disappointment. Stay up to date with all the actions from the IPL 2025. Look at the IPL 2025 schedule, follow the latest IPL 2025 points table and follow the top performers with the orange cap and purple cap. First published: 22 Apr 2025, 08:41 pm Ist