Ravichandran Ashwin accused of ball-tampering in TNPL 2025

Dindigul Dragons skipper Ravichandran Ashwin has come under a massive scanner amid the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025. The all-rounder has been accused of ball-tampering after the game against Madurai Panthers. 

The Madurai Panthers have lodged an official complaint against Ravichandran Ashwin, claiming that the off-spinner and his team allegedly used towels treated with chemical substances to alter the condition of the ball. According to them, the ball got heavier and caused it to make a strange metallic sound when it hit the bat.

Writing an official letter to the TNPL, Madurai Panthers wrote: “A serious case of ball tampering occurred during our recent match against Dindigul Dragons. Despite repeated warnings, the Dindigul team blatantly tampered with the ball, using towels that appeared to have been treated with chemicals.”  

They have filed a complaint, which we have acknowledged - TNPL CEO Prasanna Kannan

Following the complaint, TNPL CEO Prasanna Kannan demanded proof against Ravichandran Ashwin and his team. He said that if the allegations are true, they will be forming a committee to look into the matter. He said: 

"They have filed a complaint, which we have acknowledged. Though they have to lodge any complaints within 24 hours of the game, we have still accepted it and have asked them to furnish proof of their allegations." 

"We will be forming an independent committee if we find there is any truth to their allegations. Without sufficient evidence, it is wrong to put forth such allegations against a player and another franchise. If they don’t provide any evidence, then Madurai will face due sanctions.” he said as quoted by Indian Express.

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