The latest controversy of IPL 2025 season till now involved a violent alteration among fans during the Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)match in Guwahati.
IPL 2025, The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League has began on a high note with teams engaging in abstruseness almost per day in the first week. Yet, apart from the on-field action, as usual, the IPL 2025 in just seven days has found itself filled with off-the-field drama and controversies. Therefore, without wasting much time, let us have a look at all the controversies of IPL 2025 after one week of IPL 2025.
1. Ball-tampering allegations against CSK
CSK started their IPL 2025 campaign with a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI), with Noor Ahmed’s four-wicket and 65 runs of Rachin Ravindra haul leading the charge. Though, a viral video featuring CSK’s Khaleel Ahmed and Ruturaj Gaikwad has sparked ball-tampering speculations. The footage has brought a online discussions which was suggested an ‘unfair advantage’ for the hosts at Chidambaram stadium.
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2. Racist remarks of Harbhajan Singh
In the IPL 2025, just after three days, a crucial controversy erupted involving commentator and Ex. Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh. During the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI), Harbhajan made an on-air remark which was about comparing Jofra Archer’s expensive over to London’s fast-running black taxi meters. This comment quickly taken out backlash on social media, with major peoples demanding his suspension from the commentary panel.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders team management vs Eden Gardens pitch keeper
In the match between KKR vs RCB, KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane gracefully expressed his preference for a spin-friendly pitch at Eden Gardens stadium. However, Rahane held back from openly criticizing the existing conditions. While asking about Rahane’s remark from pitch curator, Sujan Mukherjee, defended the pitch preparation, emphasizing that as per IPL regulations franchises no say in its conditions.
4. During RR vs KKR match in Guwahati Fan’s fight
During the match between RR and KKR in Guwahati, the latest controversy of IPL 2025 involved a violent altercation among fans. After that security personnel to intervene swiftly and stop further rise. The event occurred during inning of Rajasthan Royals after the RR lost early wickets, with Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel at the crease, which adding one more controversy to the IPL 2025 opening week.
