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5. Hritik Shokeen vs KKR’s Captain Nitish Rana
In the intense match between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), there was a heated argument between MI bowler Hrithik Shokeen and KKR captain Nitish Rana. This incident happened during the 18th over of the game and quickly went viral on social media, catching the attention of cricket fans all over the world.
Both Shokeen and Rana were penalized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for violating the IPL’s code of conduct. Unfortunately, this altercation took the focus away from the exciting nature of the match, leaving fans disappointed.
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The clash between MI and KKR was highly anticipated, promising a thrilling game of cricket. Fans from both teams were eager to see their side win, and the stadium was filled with excitement. However, instead of celebrating the skill and sportsmanship on display, the main talking point became the argument between Shokeen and Rana.
4. Fans of Virat Kohli vs Shubhman Gill and his sister
After Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a defeat to Gujarat Titans (GT) in their final league match, a group of disgruntled fans resorted to reprehensible behavior on social media, directing abusive comments toward Shubman Gill. To make matters worse, Gill’s sister, Shahneel, also became a target of harassment, especially regarding an Instagram post she shared after the match. Her innocent Instagram post, where she shared some pictures from the match with the caption “What a wholesome day,” triggered a flood of hateful comments from certain fans. This unfortunate incident shed light on the dark side of online fandom. However, amidst the negativity, there was a glimmer of hope. Many other fans came forward to express their outrage at the offensive comments and criticized those responsible for such disgraceful abuse.
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3. CSK’s Captain MS Dhoni vs Officials
Matheesha Pathirana played a vital role in the success of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the Indian Premier League 2023 season, primarily because of his effectiveness in bowling at the end of innings. His ability to take crucial wickets late in the game made him a valuable asset for CSK, especially in the eyes of Captain MS Dhoni.
However, during the crucial Qualifier 1 match against the Gujarat Titans, Pathirana faced an unexpected setback. He was unable to bowl the 16th over due to interference from the umpires, who also communicated this issue to Captain Dhoni. The reason behind this interruption was that Pathirana had to meet certain time-related criteria to be eligible to bowl, and he had fallen short.
This situation could have been a turning point in the match because, without Pathirana’s crucial over, Dhoni would have been forced to consider a sixth bowling option. Nevertheless, Dhoni displayed remarkable composure by engaging in a conversation with the umpires. In the end, despite the CSK team being penalized with an extra fielder in the circle due to a slow over rate, Pathirana managed to bowl his full quota of four overs, contributing to CSK’s victory by 15 runs.
2. Rohit Sharma’s dismissal
Rohit was given out as “clean bowled” by Sandeep Sharma, scoring 7 runs. However, upon reviewing the footage, it appeared that the ball made contact with the stumps before reaching the wicket-keeper’s hands. The issue emerged because the bails didn’t immediately fall when the ball hit the stumps. Some fans speculated that the bails dropped after Sanju Samson’s fingers grazed the stumps. Nonetheless, the Indian Premier League later shared a video to clarify that the bails fell due to the ball striking the stumps. The video demonstrated that the stumps were already unsettled.
1. Virat Kohli vs Naveen-ul-haq
The IPL controversy began when Gautam Gambhir made a silent gesture to the Bangalore crowd during the RCB vs. LSG match in Indian Premier League 2023, creating anticipation for their next encounter in match 43 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. In that match, RCB emerged victorious, defeating LSG by 18 runs. After the game, a heated verbal exchange took place between LSG bowler Naveen-ul-Haq and Virat Kohli during the post-game handshake. Kyle Mayers was in conversation with Kohli when Gautam Gambhir rushed in, attempting to separate them. This situation escalated when Kohli and Gambhir engaged in a verbal spat. As a result, both Kohli and Gambhir were fined 100% of their match fees, while Naveen received a 50% fine.
Conclusion:
From the article, it is concluded that these 5 controversies are the famous one which has created a debate topic between the fans.
