Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is one of the most successful teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, the team has been involved in several controversies over the years. Here are the top 5 controversies of Chennai Super Kings in IPL till date:
(1)IPL Spot-Fixing Scandal (2013):
In 2013, CSK was involved in a spot-fixing scandal, which rocked the entire cricketing world. It was alleged that the team’s owner, Gurunath Meiyappan, was involved in illegal betting and spot-fixing. As a result, Meiyappan was arrested, and CSK was suspended from IPL for two seasons.
(2)Conflict of Interest (2019):
During IPL 2019, there was a conflict of interest controversy involving CSK’s captain, MS Dhoni. Dhoni was an employee of India Cements, which owned CSK, and also held a position in the management of the company. This led to accusations of a conflict of interest, which resulted in Dhoni having to relinquish his position in the company.
(3)Harbhajan Singh‘s Slapgate Controversy (2008):
In IPL 2008, Harbhajan Singh was involved in a controversy when he slapped Sreesanth, who was playing for Kings XI Punjab at that time. Sreesanth accused Harbhajan of hitting him without any provocation, and the incident led to a lot of bad blood between the two players. Harbhajan was banned for the rest of the IPL season, and CSK was fined for not controlling their player.
(4)Slow Over Rate Controversy (2019):
In IPL 2019, CSK was involved in a slow over rate controversy during their match against Kolkata Knight Riders. The team was penalized for not bowling their overs within the allotted time, and as a result, their captain, MS Dhoni, had to pay a fine.
(5)IPL 2010 Player Retention Controversy:
Before IPL 2010, there was a controversy over the player retention policy of the league. CSK, which had won the previous season, was accused of influencing the policy to their advantage. The controversy arose because CSK was allowed to retain five players, while other teams were only allowed to retain four. However, CSK defended their stance by saying that they had negotiated with the league and had secured the additional retention spot.
In conclusion, Chennai Super Kings has been involved in several controversies in the IPL over the years. Some of these controversies have been serious, such as the spot-fixing scandal, while others have been relatively minor, such as the slow over rate controversy. However, despite the controversies, the team has continued to remain one of the most successful teams in the IPL
