Rajasthan Royals have been accused of match fixing; these allegations were made by the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) ad hoc committee convenor, Jaideep Bihani. The last match Rajasthan played was against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and RR lost that match by 2 runs. Failing to chase 9 runs in the last over. Jaideep Bihani has called for an investigation into this matter.
Jaideep Bihani pointed out that such a loss at home ground is highly questionable, and it hints that something is fishy. Adding to the suspicion is RR's recent form. The franchise had earlier fumbled a similar chase against Delhi Capitals, failing to get 9 runs in the last over again and eventually losing in a super over. With four consecutive defeats, the Royals are currently languishing in the 8th spot on the points table. Also, the history of Rajasthan in match fixing and betting creates a sense of doubt in the minds of cricket fans all around the globe. In 2013, 3 Rajasthan players were caught in spot fixing, and the owner was caught betting because of which the team was banned in the years 2016 and 2017.
The Rajasthan Royals are currently struggling in this season of IPL as they have won only 2 of the 8 matches they played. Previously, there were reports that there was a rift in the RR camp. Sanju was ignoring Rahul Dravid during the team huddle before the start of the super over. The video went viral on the internet. These 2 incidents suggest that there is something very wrong in the RR camp.
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In the interview, Bihani expressed frustration over being sidelined, stating that under their leadership, tournaments from district to national levels were organized smoothly. However, when the IPL arrived, the Rajasthan Sports Council abruptly assumed control. According to Bihani, the BCCI had initially addressed the IPL hosting responsibilities to the RCA. He questioned the justification provided by the Sports Council and Rajasthan Royals—that the RCA lacked an MoU for the Sawai Mansingh Stadium—arguing that payments are still being made to the Council for each match, so the absence of an MoU shouldn't have mattered.
Rajasthan Royals have strongly refuted the match-fixing allegations, calling the statements made by the ad hoc committee’s convener unfounded and deceptive. The franchise stated that such accusations have caused serious damage to the reputation of not just the team, but also Royal Multi Sport Private Limited (RMPL), the Rajasthan Sports Council, and the BCCI. They added that questioning the team's intent without evidence undermines the spirit and integrity of the game. The franchise has formally lodged a complaint against Bihani and has urged authorities to take appropriate action.
With these back-to-back questionable defeats and Bihani’s strong accusations, the controversy surrounding Rajasthan Royals is intensifying. It remains to be seen how BCCI and IPL authorities respond to the calls for investigation.
As the Rajasthan Royals find themselves at the center of a fresh storm of controversy, the tension continues to rise both on and off the field. While the team has denied all allegations and taken formal steps against the claims, the combination of poor form, locker room unrest, and past scandals has intensified public scrutiny. With BCCI and IPL authorities yet to make an official move, the coming days could be crucial in determining the truth behind these serious accusations — or in clearing the air around one of IPL's most talked-about franchises.
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