Loading...
Chennai Police Bans Whistles at Chepauk: Will T20 World Cup Miss 'Whistle Podu'?
LIVE TV
LOCAL
ENGLISH
For You
Entertainment
National
Sports
Markets
Business & Economy
Lifestyle
World
Astrology & Religion
Technology
Education & Jobs
Auto
Politics
Viral
Opinions
Loading more articles...
Home
Local
Live TV
No 'Whistle Podu' at Chepauk? Chennai Police Bans Whistles for T20 World Cup Match
N
News18
•
08-02-2026, 18:32
No 'Whistle Podu' at Chepauk? Chennai Police Bans Whistles for T20 World Cup Match
•
Chennai Police banned whistles at Chepauk stadium for the T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan and New Zealand.
•
The ban is due to security concerns ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
•
Actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), was allotted the whistle as its official election symbol.
•
Fans and TVK reacted sharply, questioning the political context of the ban, as 'Whistle Podu' is a popular CSK slogan.
•
Tamil Nadu Cricket Association clarified the ban was a police decision, not from stadium authorities, ICC, or BCCI.
Read Full Article on News18 in English
✦
More like this
✦
More like this
Whistle Ban at Chepauk: Fans Surprised as Police Restrict Entry for T20 World Cup Match
M
Moneycontrol
Kavitha Blasts Govt, HYDRA Over Musi River Encroachments & Unequal Law
N
News18
TVK Chief Vijay Slams TN CM Stalin: SOP Means 'Stalin Operating Procedure'
N
News18
T20 WC Loss to India: Asim Munir Upset with Mohsin Naqvi, Tensions Simmer in Pakistan
N
News18
Naqvi's Munir Flattery Backfires: Pakistan Bows to Pressure, Plays India in T20 World Cup
N
News18
Sri Lanka hailed as 'real hero' for saving IND vs PAK T20 World Cup clash
F
Firstpost