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Ex-Pakistan Star Makes IPL 'Match Fixing' Claim After Rajasthan Royals Saga, Internet Calls Him "Clown"

In the wake of Rajasthan Royals (RR) being accused of match-fixing in IPL 2025 by Rajasthan Cricket Association's (RCA) ad-hoc committee convener Jaydeep Bihani, former Pakistan cricketer Tanvir Ahmed has put forward an accusation that most IPL teams are controlled by match-fixers. Tanvir, who represented Pakistan eight times in international cricket, said that while IPL is the biggest league in the world, it also experiences the most instances of match-fixing. However, angry fans have criticised Tanvir's view, with some going as far as labelling him a "clown".

"What Franchises Might Have Wanted From Curators...": Rahul Dravid On No Home Advantage In IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday cited cases of players joining new franchises and consequent lack of familiarity with the conditions as a plausible reason for teams complaining about the lack of home advantage in this IPL. Several teams such as Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders had expressed unhappiness about the nature of pitches at their respective home venues.

Jasprit Bumrah Slammed, Called "Not As Great A Human" After This Act In SRH vs MI Clash

Jasprit Bumrah's return to cricket action has coincided with Mumbai Indians (MI) winning three games on the trot in IPL 2025. However, the 31-year-old has come under a bit of criticism for his behaviour on the field during the match between MI and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). After being hit for a six by SRH batter Abhinav Manohar, Bumrah dealt a fast, near waist-high full toss at him which hit the batter, causing him to fall to the ground. However, Bumrah walked straight back to his mark without checking in on Manohar, an action that fans criticised.

New Zealand Batter Accuses Pakistan Spinner Of 'Chucking' Mid-Over In PSL, Sparks Huge Row

The Pakistan Super League encounter between Multan Sultans and Islamabad United on Wednesday saw a massive controversy as Colin Munro called out Iftikhar Ahmed for 'chucking' mid-way into his over. While the umpire or the match officials did not say anything, Munro directly told Iftikhar that he was 'chucking' during his bowling. During the 10th over of the Islamabad United innings, Iftikhar bowled a yorker that was successfully defended by Munro. However, the New Zealand batter decided to confront the bowler and claimed that his bowling action was illegal. The Pakistan spinner was left fuming and what followed was a war of words that was ultimately stopped by the on-field umpires.

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: With 4th Straight Win, Mumbai Indians Jump To...

A rampant Mumbai Indians rode on Rohit Sharma's (70) second consecutive fifty to pulverise a hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League match on Wednesday. Mumbai Indians' fourth win on the trot, which took them to the third spot from the earlier sixth on the points table, came after SRH posted a below-par 143/8 and Rohit making the most of the perfect batting conditions to score 70 off 46 balls (8x4s, 3x6s). MI scored 146/3 in 15.4 overs to win the match with 26 balls to spare, with Suryakumar Yadav hitting a 19-ball 40 not out (5x4s, 2x6s).

Under Pressure Rahul Dravid Delivers Brutal "No Options" Message To Rajasthan Royals

Head coach Rahul Dravid on Wednesday acknowledged that Rajasthan Royals cannot afford another slip-up after sliding to eighth on the IPL points table and his team has "no option" other than start "winning games quickly." The Royals will come up against an in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, and another reversal will make it really tough for them to nourish play-off aspirations. "It's a very important game for us, in fact, every game from here on in, as the position we find ourselves in, we can't afford to make many mistakes. This stage is a tournament… just over half way, we find ourselves at the bottom half of the table," Dravid said in the pre-match press conference.

Rishabh Pant Told To 'Stop Giving Excuses' By Ex-India Star, Urged To Take More Control Of LSG

Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) crumbled to a comprehensive defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday, with a lot of debate surrounding the low position that he batted in. Pant came in to bat at No. 7, with the likes of Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni and David Miller coming out ahead of him. Then, visuals showed some animated chats in the dugout between Pant and LSG mentor Zaheer Khan. However, former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu has slammed Pant's attitude.

Al-Qadsiah confident ahead of SPL showdown with Al-Khaleej in Dammam

RIYADH: Al-Qadsiah travel with confidence for their Saudi Pro League showdown with Al-Khaleej, today, 9pm, at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam.

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Ex-Pakistan Star Makes IPL 'Match Fixing' Claim After Rajasthan Royals Saga, Internet Calls Him "Clown"

"What Franchises Might Have Wanted From Curators...": Rahul Dravid On No Home Advantage In IPL 2025

Jasprit Bumrah Slammed, Called "Not As Great A Human" After This Act In SRH vs MI Clash

New Zealand Batter Accuses Pakistan Spinner Of 'Chucking' Mid-Over In PSL, Sparks Huge Row

IPL 2025 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap: With 4th Straight Win, Mumbai Indians Jump To...

Under Pressure Rahul Dravid Delivers Brutal "No Options" Message To Rajasthan Royals

Rishabh Pant Told To 'Stop Giving Excuses' By Ex-India Star, Urged To Take More Control Of LSG

Al-Qadsiah confident ahead of SPL showdown with Al-Khaleej in Dammam