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šŸšŸ”„ IPL 2025 Rocked by Fixing Allegations! 😱 Rajasthan Royals in the Eye of the Storm! šŸŒ€

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) are under fire after a nail-biting 2-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025.Ā Jaideep Bihani, a BJP MLA and convener of the Rajasthan Cricket Association's (RCA) ad-hoc committee, has alleged match-fixing, citing RR's unexpected defeat.Ā RR has vehemently denied these claims, labeling them baseless and attributing them to internal politics over ticket allocations and administrative control.Ā The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has backed RR, emphasizing their anti-corruption measures.​

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šŸŽ­ The Drama Unfolds: Allegations Fly High! šŸ—£ļø

In a shocking turn of events, Rajasthan Royals' recent loss to LSG has sparked controversy.Ā Jaideep Bihani, a BJP MLA and RCA ad-hoc committee convener, accused RR of match-fixing, questioning their inability to chase 9 runs in the final over despite having six wickets in hand.Ā He called for a BCCI investigation into the matter. ​

šŸ RR's Strong Rebuttal: "Baseless and Misleading!" 🚫

RR didn't take the accusations lightly.Ā They issued a strongly-worded letter to the Rajasthan government and the state's Sports Council, demanding strict action against Bihani.Ā The franchise emphasized their 18-year partnership with the state association and government, asserting their compliance with BCCI guidelines.Ā They labeled the allegations as "false, baseless, and without any evidence," stating that such public statements damage the reputation of RR, the Rajasthan Sports Council, and the BCCI.Ā 

šŸŽŸļø The Ticket Tussle: Root of the Controversy? šŸŽ«

Digging deeper, reports suggest that the real issue might be over ticket allocations.Ā Previously, RCA received around 1,800 complimentary tickets per match.Ā However, this number was reduced to 1,000-1,200 in IPL 2025.Ā RR insiders claim that the RCA's ad-hoc committee demanded an exorbitant number of tickets, which RR didn't entertain, leading to the current drama.

šŸ›”ļø BCCI Steps In: "No Truth to These Allegations!" 🧾

The BCCI has come forward to support RR.Ā A senior BCCI official stated that the RCA is currently dissolved, and an ad-hoc committee has been formed.Ā With elections approaching, there's a lot of drama, and everyone wants attention.Ā The BCCI emphasized that their anti-corruption unit works 24x7 to keep bad elements away from the game, and there's no truth to these allegations.

🧠 MediaFx Opinion: A Marxist Perspective šŸ› ļø

This controversy highlights the deep-rooted issues within the cricket administration, where power struggles and personal interests overshadow the spirit of the game.Ā The working class, who are the backbone of cricket fandom, deserve transparency and integrity in the sport they love.Ā It's imperative to democratize cricket administration, ensuring that it's free from political interference and corporate greed.Ā Only then can the true essence of cricket be preserved for the masses.​

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