Why was Chennai Super Kings Banned for 2 Years? A Look at the 2013 IPL Scandal

Why was Chennai super kings banned for 2 years

Games are played throughout the world for entertainment, healthy competition and positive environment. They are played according to strict rule and regulation. When the purposes of games change from positive to negative, it leads to various evils in a society. Such an issue took place in India when MS Dhoni- led Chennai Super Kings(CSK's) was banned from the Indian Premier League(IPL) for two years in 2015 due to spot-fixing and betting during 2013 IPL session. In this scandal the popular figure was Gurunath Meiyappan who was suspending for life time from any cricket matches conducted by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). They back to Indian Premier League in 2018 with great passion and enthusiasm.

Fact about the CSK Scandal

The Gurunath Meiyappan, the team principal of the CSK was found guilty of betting on 2013 IPL matches with the help of Indian actor Vindu Dara Singh. The scandal caught the attention of media when the Delhi police arrested Rajastan Royals team players Sreesnath, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan accused of spot-fixing in IPL 2013 .Such actions are illegal under the Public Gambling Act of India,1867 and BCCI. Although no CSK players were directly involved in match fixing.

CSK was banned for two years:The Supreme Court of India in 2015 appointed a three-member of committee, headed by Justice Lodha . The committee found Gurunath Meiyappan guilty of the charges and imposed two year ban on CSK and he was suspended for life from any cricket activities.

CSK returned to IPL: CSK made a comeback to the IPL in 2018 with emerging victorios by defeating the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. Moreover, they won their fourth and fifth IPL titles in 2021 and 2023, respectively by defeting Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans.

Consequences of the CSK Scandal:

This scandal imposed ban on CSK. Rajasthan Royals players were banned for several years. BCCI introduce several reforms. Gurunath Meiyappan was suspended for life time from any matches conducted by BCCI. It ensures transparency in IPL.

Reaction of CSK and Other Key Figures:

CSK immediately denied the allegation and stated, "We were not involved in match-fixing."

MS Dhoni said "The allegations are baseless and untrue."

Suresh Raina said, "CSK is a respected team and we uphold its integrity."

Ravindra Jadeja said, "we have always played with passion and honesty."

FAQs

Q1: What is the fixing Scandal of CSK?

Ans: The fixing scandle refers to the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal involving three players of Rajasthan Royals Team, Sreesnath, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan and team owner of CSK.

Q2. Why was CSK banned for two years?

Ans: MS Dhoni- led CSK was banned for two years due to team principal Gurunath Meiyappan’s involvement in the IPL 2013 spot-fixing scandal.

Q3. Which IPL team is best?

Ans: Mumbai Indians are consider the best team in the IPL. They won 142 matches out of 261. While CSK rank second in the IPL.