CSK Files BCCI Complaint Over RCB Match DJ Song

Chennai Super Kings have filed a formal complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India following an incident during their Indian Premier League match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 5 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The franchise raised concerns over the stadium DJ playing a song perceived as stereotypical toward South Indian culture and making remarks directed at their players, prompting a review by IPL officials.

The complaint centers on the track "Dosa, Idli, Sambar, Chutney," composed by musician Gana Appu and frequently featured in social media memes that reference South Indian stereotypes. The song was played before Chennai's innings in the high-scoring encounter, which Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 43 runs after posting 250 for three, led by Tim David's explosive 70 off 25 balls. Chennai managed 207 in reply, with half-centuries from Sarfaraz Khan and contributions from Prashant Veer and Jamie Overton, but fell short against a target set by strong performances from Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, and Philip Salt, supported by Bhuvneshwar Kumar's three wickets.

CSK Managing Director Kasi Viswanathan described the atmosphere at the...