Why CSK Was Banned for 2 Years: The Full Story

IPL 2013 Spot-Fixing Scandal

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Gurunath Meiyappan’s Role in the Scandal

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Supreme Court's Intervention

[{"selector":"#anim-02dc835a-4804-445f-9afc-0fde9e5714fe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(25%, 25%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The Supreme Court of India appointed a committee led by Justice Mukul Mudgal to investigate the allegations. The probe confirmed the involvement of key officials in illegal activities. Image Source: ESPNCriccInffo

Lodha Committee Recommendations

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CSK Banned for 2 Years

[{"selector":"#anim-dfe75ebc-c366-4ce4-ba27-7ea90a27e361 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(24.99999999999999%, 24.761429656444758%) scale(1.4999999999999998)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] In July 2015, CSK and RR faced a two-year suspension from the IPL, ruling them out of the 2016 and 2017 seasons. This action was taken to uphold the league’s integrity. Image Source: ESPNCriccInffo

Impact on CSK and IPL

[{"selector":"#anim-92a9fd2c-bd0c-419d-acf2-3fb871daf6e9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(24.070631970260223%, 25%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] CSK’s absence left a void in the IPL. Fans missed their favorite team, and IPL saw a dip in engagement during the two seasons. Image Source: ESPNCriccInffo

CSK’s Return in 2018

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