The fierce rivalry between Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has taken a controversial flip off the sphere. Following their IPL 2026 conflict on April 5 on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Chennai franchise has formally lodged a criticism with the BCCI, alleging that the stadium DJ crossed skilled boundaries by utilizing music and commentary to mock and “undermine” their gamers.
CSK lodges criticism towards RCB’s DJ for controversial music and remarks
On the coronary heart of the dispute is the taking part in of the viral observe ‘Dosa, Idli, Sambar, Chutney, Chutney’ by musician Gana Appu. Whereas the music is a well-liked social media meme, it has continuously been weaponized in on-line fan wars to push South Indian stereotypes. CSK officers expressed that taking part in the observe simply earlier than their innings started was not in good style and was a deliberate try and ridicule the group.
The criticism extends past the music. CSK Managing Director Kasi Viswanathan confirmed that the franchise took offense to particular remarks made by the stadium DJ over the general public tackle system. In line with the group administration, the DJ allegedly made insulting feedback following the dismissal of CSK batters. CSK argued that whereas a DJ’s function is to energise the house crowd, it mustn’t contain undermining or insulting the opposition.
“The DJs are normally round to assist the house group. However on the Chinnaswamy Stadium, it was totally different. Sure feedback have been made towards our gamers. Contemplating it, we’ve written to the BCCI to take a look into it,” Viswanathan instructed the Indian Specific.
This isn’t the primary time this explicit observe has prompted friction. Final season, RCB posted a video of participant Jitesh Sharma singing the identical music, which led to vital backlash from the CSK fanbase. In a retaliatory transfer throughout a match at Chepauk, the CSK DJ performed the music when Jitesh was dismissed. Nonetheless, Viswanathan famous that CSK administration instantly intervened on the time, ordering their DJ to cease to make sure opposition gamers weren’t focused—a typical they declare RCB didn’t uphold within the latest Bengaluru fixture.
A senior IPL official has confirmed that the BCCI Governing Council has obtained the formal criticism and is presently reviewing the stadium’s conduct tips to see if a breach occurred.
“We’ve obtained a criticism from CSK and are wanting into it,” the official stated.
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A story of two paths in IPL 2026
Within the present IPL 2026 season, RCB have emerged because the league’s powerhouse, sustaining an distinctive successful streak that features a dominant 43-run victory over their Southern rivals. Their scientific efficiency, significantly on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, has solidified their place on the prime of the desk.
Conversely, CSK have struggled to seek out constant rhythm; whereas they continue to be a formidable risk with a deep roster, their loss to RCB highlights ongoing challenges of their bowling unit through the demise overs and a batting lineup that has faltered below high-pressure chases.
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