The Economic Times

Is Whistle podu banned at Chepauk? How a 'seeti' has sparked a war between Vijay's TVK and DMK in Tamilnadu?

A major political row has erupted over a whistle ban in Chepauk Stadium during the T20 World Cup 2026. Vijays TVK party has accused the DMK government of confiscating whistles because they are the party's new election symbol, while the TNCA claims the move was a police directive for crowd control. Meanwhile, the Chennai crowd earned global praise for filling the stands during neutral matches like NZ vs AFG, proving their status as knowledgeable cricket enthusiasts.