Chennai Super Kings have escalated a complaint to the BCCI after claiming they were “undermined and insulted” during their IPL 2026 encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 5. The franchise says the issue went beyond music choice and included DJ commentary it believes was inappropriate toward CSK players.
CSK’s complaint centres on a viral DJ track
CSK reportedly took offence after the stadium DJ played the song “Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutney” during the match. The track is credited to musician Gana Appu and has spread widely on social media, where it is frequently used in meme culture tied to South Indian stereotypes.
In CSK’s view, the timing and context of the song’s use during the game were not right, prompting the franchise to approach the BCCI.
- Chennai lodged its grievance following the April 5 IPL clash at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- The franchise objected to the DJ playing “Dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutney”.
- CSK argued the track’s placement during the match was inappropriate and disrespectful.
- A top IPL official said the cricket governing body has received the complaint and is reviewing it.
How the issue links to earlier trolling involving Jitesh Sharma
The song had already attracted attention previously, when Jitesh Sharma was seen singing it and subsequently faced trolling from segments of CSK supporters. Chennai had intervened then to ensure that any remarks were not directed at opposition players.
CSK’s latest complaint suggests that, after that earlier episode, there had been no repetition—until the April 5 game against RCB.
- Last year, Jitesh Sharma’s singing of the track went viral and drew trolling from CSK fans.
- CSK stepped in at the time to discourage remarks aimed at rival players.
- Chennai says there were no similar incidents after the earlier episode—until April 5.
CEO Kasi Viswanathan: DJ should not comment on opposition players
CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirmed that the development is under the BCCI’s consideration and said the complaint included concerns about certain comments allegedly made about Chennai players during the match.
Viswanathan explained that stadium DJs are generally meant to support the home side, but he felt the atmosphere at the Chinnaswamy Stadium differed on that day. He also maintained that the DJ role should not extend to targeting opposition players.
- Viswanathan said DJs are typically there to back the home team.
- CSK claims that during the April 5 match, some comments were made against its players.
- He said Chennai wrote to the BCCI asking for the matter to be examined.
- Viswanathan stated the DJ is not supposed to make comments about opposition players.
- He added that CSK is supported by a large fanbase and that the franchise has noted the issue in the complaint.
CSK also objected to DJ remarks after dismissals
Viswanathan’s comments indicate the concern was not limited to the song. CSK also took issue with certain DJ remarks following the dismissals of its batters during the match. The franchise felt that while engaging the crowd is part of the DJ’s duty, aiming commentary at rival players did not go down well.
A CSK official said such conduct does not align with the purpose of the DJ, adding that the role is not intended to undermine opponents or insult them.
Match context and standings: CSK’s defeat, RCB on top
On the field, CSK lost the match to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Bengaluru. The five-time champions began the season with three consecutive defeats, but they responded by winning two straight matches at home.
Next, Chennai are scheduled to play Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
RCB, meanwhile, sit at the top of the table after defeating Lucknow Super Giants at home on Wednesday. The Bengaluru side has four wins in five matches, with their lone defeat coming against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. Rajasthan are currently placed second on net run rate.
- CSK lost to RCB in Bengaluru on April 5.
- Chennai started the season with three straight losses before winning two consecutive home matches.
- CSK’s next match is against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
- RCB are top of the table after beating Lucknow Super Giants at home on Wednesday.
- RCB have four wins in five games; their only loss was to Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.
- Rajasthan Royals are second on net run rate.
