In a high-stakes encounter on 23 May, the Chennai Super Kings triumphed over the Gujarat Titans by 15 runs in the first qualifier match of IPL, securing a place in the finals. However, a nine-minute altercation during tomorrow’s match could spell trouble for the team’s captain, MS Dhoni. Rumors have circulated that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may consider banning Dhoni in the IPL 2023 final. Let’s delve into the details.

During the second innings of the match, chaos ensued when MS Dhoni engaged in a confrontation with the umpire on the field, advocating for his bowlers to continue their overs. The incident occurred when Dhoni wanted Mathisa Pathirana to bowl the 16th over, but the umpire refused. Pathirana had momentarily left the field, and according to regulations, he could only bowl his second over after completing the required time on the field.

Dhoni persistently argued with the umpires for approximately five minutes, insisting on Pathirana bowling the 16th over. This extended conversation raises the possibility of the BCCI taking strict action against Dhoni, potentially resulting in a ban for the IPL final. Dhoni has previously been fined for slow over rates, and a subsequent fine could lead to a suspension. However, the BCCI has not yet issued an official statement regarding this matter. According to the regulations, if a captain repeatedly violates the slow over rate policy, they may face a ban for a single match.

This incident is not the first time MS Dhoni has been involved in confrontations with umpires. In the 2019 IPL, during a match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, Dhoni vehemently disputed a no-ball decision made by the umpire in favor of Ben Stokes. Dhoni’s anger escalated to the point where he confronted the umpire on the field. The BCCI took action at that time, imposing a fine of 50 percent of Dhoni’s match fee.

As the controversy surrounding Dhoni’s exchange with the umpire intensifies, cricket enthusiasts await official statements from the BCCI regarding the potential consequences and the impact it may have on the IPL 2023 final.

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