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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.

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.

"Cowardly...": Hardik Pandya's Big Statement On Pahalgam Attack As Players Wear Black Armbands

Players and match officials observed a minute's silence and wore black armbands as the usually festive start to an IPL game turned sombre on Wednesday to mourn the victims of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. As a mark of respect to the victims, captains of the teams in action tonight -- Hardik Pandya for Mumbai Indians and Pat Cummins for SunRisers Hyderabad -- condemned the attack in which at least 26 people were killed. The Indian national anthem was played before the start of the game and soon after, the players stood united in offering a minute's silence.

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Massive Brain-Fade, Walks Off Despite Being Not Out vs MI. Umpire's Reaction Adds To Confusion

Ishan Kishan had a massive brain-fade moment during SunRisers Hyderabad's IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians in Hyderabad on Wednesday. The incident was so bizarre that the commentators said that they had not seen anything like this. It happened on the first ball of the third over. Deepak Chahar's delivery angled down the leg side and was caught by wicketkeeper MI Ryan Rickleton. Everything seemed normal, but just then Ishan Kishan started walking off. He, however, stopped mid-way. Just then the MI players enquired for a catch. The umpire who had his hand partially raised, gave Kishan out.

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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

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

"Cowardly...": Hardik Pandya's Big Statement On Pahalgam Attack As Players Wear Black Armbands

Watch: Ishan Kishan's Massive Brain-Fade, Walks Off Despite Being Not Out vs MI. Umpire's Reaction Adds To Confusion