&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "From Benglauru stampede to no ISL, 5 controversies that shook Indian sports")
Controversies were at the centre of all the happenings in 2025 as an Indian sport was shaken with some incredible moments echoing in the calendar year. Whether it was the stampede in Bengaluru after RCB’s maiden IPL title or the ISL season going into limbo, the sports fraternity witnessed some incredible moments. So as the year drops curtains, here is a look at five controversial moments that highlighted 2025.
Stampede during RCB’s victory parade in Bengaluru
On 4 June 2025, a day after RCB won their maiden IPL title in Ahmedabad, a victory parade was planned at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Benglauru. In the aftermath of RCB’s maiden IPL title win, an unfortunate incident of stampede occurred as the franchise celebrated in the state capital. At least 11 people were killed, leading to a series of actions from the state government and consequences in the aftermath of the incident.
India vs Pakistan handshake row in Asia Cup 2025
Indian players refused to shake hands with their Pakistan counterparts at the toss and then in the post-match during the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025. In the aftermath, an official complaint was raised by the Pakistan Cricket Board to the ICC match referee. The complaint was later confirmed by Mohsin Naqvi, who is the head of the PCB and also of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
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No ISL season as sponsors pull out
The FSDL’s contract with AIFF for ISL came to an end last season with no new contract agreed between the parties. As part of the agreement, FSDL pays AIFF Rs 50 crore ($5.82mn) annually to oversee properties like the national team and the Indian Super League. However, no deal was struck as the ISL season was cancelled.
India denied Asia Cup trophy
India refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy at the presentation ceremony, which was delayed by more than an hour after they beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final in September in Dubai. They refused because the trophy was to be presented by Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the chairman of the PCB and the interior minister of Pakistan.
