Wed Apr 30 14:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Chennai Super Kings Accused of Faking Injury to Secure South African Replacement

**Mumbai, India** – The struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL franchise is facing a storm of criticism after allegations surfaced suggesting they faked an injury to secure a replacement player. The team, currently languishing near the bottom of the points table with only four points from nine games, announced that left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh was ruled out for the season due to injury. This led to the signing of South African batsman Dewald Brevis as a replacement.

However, photos and videos circulating on social media platform X appear to show Singh participating in full-intensity bowling and fielding drills during an intra-squad match, contradicting the official injury announcement. Further fueling suspicion, Singh was later seen celebrating Brevis’ birthday.

Fans have reacted angrily on X, accusing CSK of manipulating the rules to secure Brevis, a player potentially seen as a more valuable asset. Many are calling for a BCCI investigation and even a ban for the franchise. Some accuse CSK of using fake injuries to cover up previous auction mistakes.

While CSK’s season appears doomed, with the team needing a miracle run to salvage their campaign, management seems to be focusing on rebuilding for the next season. Head coach Stephen Fleming and captain MS Dhoni have both reportedly hinted at shifting the focus away from the current season’s performance. The BCCI has yet to comment on the allegations.

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