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Rajasthan Royals Reject Match-Fixing Allegations as Governance Dispute Deepens

The IPL franchise has formally complained to government officials, dismissing claims from the RCA ad hoc committee convener, while tensions over control of Jaipur's IPL operations remain unresolved.

Rajasthan Royals lost by two runs against Lucknow Super Giants at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Saturday, April 19, 2025.
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Overview

  • Rajasthan Royals have formally denied allegations of match-fixing in their 2-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants, calling the claims baseless and without evidence.
  • Jaydeep Bihani, convener of the RCA ad hoc committee, alleged foul play in the match and accused the Rajasthan State Sports Council of sidelining the committee from IPL operations.
  • The Royals have filed a formal complaint with the Chief Minister, Sports Minister, and Sports Secretary, condemning the allegations and defending their operational integrity.
  • The RCA ad hoc committee claims its resources and staff are being used for IPL matches without compensation, while the Royals pay significant rent to the Sports Council.
  • No resolution has been announced, and disputes over governance, resource allocation, and accreditation for IPL matches in Jaipur persist.