Top Controversies of IPL 2023
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been known for its entertainment value and fierce competition among teams. However, over the years, the IPL has also been marred by several controversies that have rocked the tournament. From spot-fixing scandals to on-field altercations, the IPL has seen it all.Today in this article we will have a look at the top controversies of IPL 2023.
RCB vs. LSG: Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir got into a furious argument
During a Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) IPL game, there was an altercation between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir, the mentor of LSG. RCB won the match by 18 runs, but the on-field tensions between the two former Indian cricketers continued off the field. Kohli and Gambhir were seen engaged in a heated exchange, which had to be separated by other players and officials. Amit Mishra, RCB captain Faf du Plessis, and LSG assistant coach Vijay Dahiya intervened to calm the situation. Both the players were fined 100% of their match fees for inappropriate behavior.
GT vs. LSG : A man who displayed a sexist statement at the game drew criticism for it
During an IPL 2023 match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Supergiants, a male spectator was seen holding a placard with a sexist message, which has sparked outrage and condemnation from netizens. The misogynistic message on the placard read, “Match nahi Russian dekhne aaya hu”, which translates to “I am not here to watch the match, but the Russians (cheerleaders).” While some individuals found it humorous, others viewed the joke as sexist and discriminatory. The spectator’s message has been widely criticized as being disrespectful and discriminatory towards women, and goes against the principles of respect and equality.
SRH vs. LSG : Game Temporarily Halted Following Controversial “No-Ball” Call
In the recent IPL 2023 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants, there was a controversial no-ball call that led to a halt in the game due to crowd troubles. During the 19th over of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s innings, a delivery from Avesh Khan to Abdul Samad was called a no-ball by the on-field umpire for being above waist height. However, the decision was reviewed by the LSG’s stand-in skipper, Krunal Pandya, and after a long check and the use of ball tracking technology, the third umpire overturned the decision and declared it as a fair delivery.This decision surprised the experts in the commentary box, and it upset the fans who threw objects at the visiting team behind the LSG dugout. The situation led to a halt in the match as officials and police dealt with the issue.
MI vs. RCB: Major controversy surrounding the LBW dismissal of Rohit Sharma
During Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face off in the IPL, a major controversy arose during MI’s chase as Rohit Sharma’s dismissal was ruled as leg before wicket (LBW). This happened during the fifth over of the match when MI’s openers Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma were dismissed by Wanindu Hasaranga. Rohit was given out as he missed the ball while trying to play it through the leg side, and the ball hit his pad instead. RCB players immediately appealed, and the decision was referred to the third umpire. The on-field umpire was not convinced, but the third umpire gave the decision in favor of RCB, which left Rohit and the fans stunned. The decision led to a massive controversy on social media as fans expressed their displeasure.
