All roads leading to the stadium came under a blanket of security to prevent anti-IPL activists from spoiling the show. Police chased away agitators in some places while one incident of protestors burning the CSK’s yellow jerseys was also reported. Chennai is hosting IPL matches after two years as the home team was suspended over a spot-fixing controversy. Stalin added that his party was not against IPL matches, but the organisers should understand the problems of the people and act accordingly. Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) chief Thol Thirumavalavan has sought a ban on IPL matches in the state as did other leaders like Pattali Makkal Katchi chief S Ramadoss.

Source: Hindustan Times April 10, 2018 10:13 UTC