Just when you thought the drama in IPL 2025 couldn’t get any wilder, Tanvir Ahmed decided to pour kerosene on the flames.
The former Pakistan Test pacer took to social media on Wednesday and dropped a bombshell, branding the Indian Premier League as the “biggest platform for match-fixing.”
What Triggered the Outburst?
It all started after Rajasthan Royals’ two-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants in Match 36. Chasing 181, the Royals seemed to have the game in their pocket—until they didn’t. A shocking collapse in the final overs left fans scratching their heads and critics raising eyebrows.
Not surprisingly, whispers of something fishy started floating around.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Tanvir Ahmed didn’t hold back:
“The BCCI proudly claims IPL is the biggest cricket league in the world. Yes, it is — but it’s also the biggest platform for fixing. Most teams are in the hands of fixers.”
Now that’s not the kind of statement you make casually. And it didn’t go unnoticed.
The Backstory: Where’s All This Coming From?
Interestingly, Tanvir’s claims follow a stir created by Jaideep Bihani, the Convenor of the Ad Hoc Committee of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA).
Bihani questioned how a professional team—like Rajasthan Royals—could fail to score just nine runs in the final over twice in back-to-back matches. First against Delhi Capitals, and now against LSG.
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The Royals didn’t take these allegations lightly. They’ve flatly denied any wrongdoing and called the accusations: “False, baseless, and completely unfounded.”
Not stopping there, the franchise has formally written to the Rajasthan government and the State Sports Council. They’ve demanded action against Bihani, accusing him of spreading defamatory and reckless statements.
So far, no official word from either the BCCI or the RCA. The silence is deafening, especially given how serious the accusations are.
But here’s the thing—this isn’t the first time IPL has been dragged into the fixing conversation. And every time, it leaves a bitter taste.
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