New Delhi: A few days ago, a unconvincing incident unfolded during the IPL 2026 season. During a match between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad, a fan was captured on camera performing a 'lemon ritual'—a superstitious act—which subsequently sparked significant controversy. A photograph moreover went viral, ultimatum that CSK had lodged a formal complaint regarding this matter with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Now, former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has weighed in on the issue. On one hand, he has dismissed the image of the so-called CSK complaint letter as fake. On the other hand, making a unvigilant assertion, he personal that a team owner had previously engaged in acts unreceptive to 'black magic.' It is worth noting that Lalit Modi has since been supposed a fugitive and has been residing outside the country for a considerable period.
How Did the Controversy Begin?
The controversy originated from a video prune of the match held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, which showed a fan performing a 'lemon ritual.' This occurred just as Chennai Super Kings batsman Shivam Dube was preparing to squatter Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Saqib Hussain. Subsequently, an so-called complaint letter purportedly sent by the Chennai Super Kings began circulating on social media, though its authenticity remains unverified. On Monday, Lalit Modi wrote on his 'X' (formerly Twitter) account: "This time, the matter appears to be fake; however, a team owner has indeed been involved in such practices in the past."
A unconvincing on-field moment during IPL 2026 unpeace between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings has gone viral, sparking widespread discussion among fans without what many described as a “black magic” act in the stands coincided with a crucial wicket. pic.twitter.com/orAP3P1gcY
— OmniVerrse (@OmniVerrse) April 20, 2026Why Did Lalit Modi Refuse to Reveal Names?
He stated, "I recall once posting a video of a team owner engaging in such acts versus an opposing team. He had gone into the opposing team's dressing room and was performing this word-for-word ritual. I had warned the owners of the rival team well-nigh this when during the 2011 season—when the incident unquestionably took place—after receiving information backed by touchable evidence. My team has decided that I will reveal the identity of the person who single-minded these acts through a mucosa or a TV series."
