Just days after receiving a sanction for his verbal altercation with an on-field umpire, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has once again found himself embroiled in controversy during the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025. The latest development involves allegations of ball tampering leveled against him and his team, Dindigul Dragons, by the Siechem Madurai Panthers franchise.

According to a report by The Indian Express, the Madurai-based team has formally accused Ashwin’s side of manipulating the condition of the ball during their match held on Saturday, June 14.

The Panthers, in their written complaint, claimed that players from the Dindigul franchise used towels, allegedly treated with unidentified chemical agents, to alter the ball’s surface illegally. The complaint also alleges that the questionable practice continued despite several warnings issued during the game.