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"Seeking Drama": BCCI Hits Back At Match-Fixing Allegations On Rajasthan Royals

Sakshi Sharma

RR accused on Match-Fixing Allegations (Source:@IPL2025Auction,x.com)RR accused on Match-Fixing Allegations (Source:@IPL2025Auction,x.com)

The BCCI has strongly refuted recent match-fixing allegations made against Rajasthan Royals (RR), following their narrow 2-run defeat against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 19. The claims were made by Jaydeep Bihani, convenor of the Rajasthan Cricket Association's (RCA) ad-hoc committee.

BCCI Defends RR Amid Match-Fixing Allegations

Speaking to The Times of India (TOI), a BCCI official dismissed the accusations as baseless, attributing the controversy to internal tensions within the RCA. 

 "The RCA is currently dissolved. An ad-hoc committee has been formed, and with the elections approaching, there is a lot of drama. Everyone wants attention."

In response to the allegations, the BCCI reassured fans and stakeholders that the IPL remains under strict surveillance. "The BCCI has an anti-corruption unit working 24x7 to keep bad elements away from the game. There is no truth to these allegations," the official added.

It is important to mention that the reaction came after Rajasthan Royals sent a strongly worded letter to the BCCI, condemning the RCA ad-hoc committee's comments and demanding action.

What Could Be The Reason Behind RR's Match-Fixing Allegations?

According to TOI, the controversy may have been fueled by a reduction in the number of complimentary tickets allocated to the RCA for home games in Jaipur. RR reportedly cut the number from 1800 to 1000–1200 following the RCA's dissolution. 

"The disgruntled member of the RCA ad-hoc committee and his associates are demanding an exorbitant amount of tickets, and we are not entertaining them. This is the sole reason behind all this drama," they added.

On the field, RR are enduring a difficult IPL 2025 campaign. With only two wins from eight matches, they currently sit eighth on the points table.