Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is one of the most popular franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the years, they have been involved in various controversies that have sparked debate and discussion among fans and the cricketing community. Here are the top 5 controversies of RCB in IPL held till date in detail:
(1)IPL 2016: David Warner vs Virat Kohli – During a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, RCB skipper Virat Kohli and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s David Warner were involved in a verbal altercation, which led to both players being fined.
(2)IPL 2019 – Virat Kohli‘s ‘crotch grab’ celebration: During an RCB match in IPL 2019, skipper Virat Kohli was caught on camera grabbing his crotch while celebrating a wicket. The incident sparked controversy and was widely criticized by fans and experts alike. Many felt that Kohli’s actions were inappropriate and disrespectful, and called for him to be reprimanded by the IPL authorities.
(3)IPL 2019 – RCB’s poor performance: Despite having a star-studded lineup that included the likes of Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Shimron Hetmyer, RCB had a poor season in 2019, finishing at the bottom of the table with just five wins from 14 matches. This led to widespread criticism of the team and its management, with many fans and experts questioning their decision-making and team selection.
(4)IPL 2012 – Chris Gayle‘s non-selection controversy: In the 2012 season of the IPL, RCB’s Chris Gayle was left out of the team for the first few matches, leading to a huge controversy. Gayle was eventually drafted into the team and went on to score 733 runs in 15 matches, including a record-breaking 175 not out against Pune Warriors India. The controversy surrounding Gayle’s non-selection highlighted the importance of team selection and the need for a clear strategy and vision.
(5)IPL 2014 – Virat Kohli’s on-field altercation with Gautam Gambhir: In a match between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2014 season of the IPL, Kohli was involved in an on-field altercation with KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir. The incident occurred when Kohli reacted angrily to Gambhir’s celebration after the dismissal of RCB’s Parthiv Patel. The altercation sparked a heated debate and led to calls for stricter on-field discipline and sportsmanship.
Overall, these controversies highlight the intense scrutiny and pressure that comes with playing in the IPL, and the need for players and teams to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner both on and off the field
