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IPL 2024 is just two weeks away, and the franchises have already started their preparation for the toughest league in the world. The numbers and craze of the Indian Premier League is growing with each passing year and the upcoming season can break all records set by the IPL 2023 season.
The previous edition of the tournament broke many viewership records, owing to the number of games that went down to the wire and also due to some controversial events. Some players like Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli, then Lucknow Super Giants mentor Gautam Gambhir, and Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni added fire to the season with their on-field actions and arguments.
5 biggest controversies in IPL 2023
In this article, we will look at the five controversial moments from the IPL 2023.
Virat-Gambhir feud
The two Indian cricket stalwarts are known for their aggression induced on the field and for pouring out their hearts for the game. Their rivalry dates back to 2013 when Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir indulged in a heated argument in the game between RCB and KKR. However, the duo renewed their fight last year when RCB visited Lucknow in their reverse fixture game. After winning the low-scoring thriller, Virat and Gambhir engaged in a verbal spat after the game. They were later fined 100% of their match fees for violating the conduct of the game.
