Basher Shocked Over Ban!

Former Bangladesh Cricket Team captain Habibul Basher who joined the rebel ICL this week was banned by BCB for 10 years. Hearing this news, Basher expressed shock and said that this punishment is too harsh.

"It is really unexpected. The ten-year suspension is too harsh. I can't believe it," he told the Dhaka-based Daily Star. "Hopefully we [the 'rebels'] will meet tomorrow to decide our next course of action. We may try to meet with the board officials to explain everything."

"I think the people in this country will not misunderstand us because we didn't commit any crime, rather we just want to play cricket. It would be an unbearable pain for me to be cast as a banned cricketer after playing for my country for so many years. I don't understand why people call us rebel cricketers. There were reasons for me to take such a decision. I didn't consider only money because I know how big it is to represent the national team."

It is very unfortunate that BCCI is allowing the Indian players to play in English County Cricket, but not another league in the same country. Do they want to monopoly the cricket? Do they have to till have the top hand in the International Cricket (and threaten ICC sometimes?). People who are behind this only will know the answer apart from God!

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Shoabit has to Pay the fine of Rs.70M to play for Pak: PCB

The PCB has come out open and strongly said that, Shoaib Akhtar has to pay 70 million rupees as fine to ensure that he plays for Pakistan again. He was banned for life by PCB in a major controversy. He came out openly and criticised the PCB on their selection and other policies. He questioned why he was not in the contracted players list.

His punishement of life ban was then reduced to 5 years. He went to court against the 5 year ban and got the verdict in favor of him. The ban was suspended pending complete enquiry.

Though the ban suspended by the court, the PCB is not ready to mend on the fine imposed. They want him to pay 70 million rupees for getting a play in the team for champions trophy!

Will he pay or go to court again? Or the PCB will make an U-Turn again?

Asif Wanted B Sample - Postponed!

Based on the reports from the IPL, PCB suspended Mohammad Asif from the Pakistan Cricekt Team. He denied the allegations and has asked for B Sample to be tested.

ICC Anti-Doping rules allow players and/or their representative to be present when the Sample B is opened and analyzed.

The test that was supposed to analyzed on July 28, has been postponed. His lawyer, Shahid Karim, wants more time to prepare for the case and make travel arrangements.

He seems to have said that he wants documents from the IPL describing the procedures adopted in "A" sample test.

PCB Suspends Asif!

Based on the report from the IPL that Mohammad Asif was tested positive, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended him. It is doubtful whether he will be part of the Champions Trophy team that starts in September this year.

Asif in Trouble Again!

Mohammad Asif who was just relieved from the cluthes of Dubai police on the charges of possessing drugs is in trouble again. The test conducted by IPL has turned out positive and the reports indicated that it is a Asian fast bowler's test sample.

The IPL announced on Monday that Asif had tested positive for a banned substance.

Pakistan Court Asks the reason for Akhtar's Ban!

Akhtar appealed against his reduced ban in the Pakistan court. His ban was reduced from life ban to 18 months ban and 70 million rupees fine. Though it was reduced, it still did not allow him to play in the Tri-Series in Bangladesh and the Asia Cup. It will also prevent him from playing in Champions Trophy to be held in Pakistan.

He appelad aganist this reduced ban in the court and the judge has said that, "Shoaib Akhtar is hero of the Pakistan." He also asked the PCB the reason for imposing the ban on Shoaib.

Now the ball is in PCB's court to provide proper justification for his ban. It is almost sure that he will come out of this ban and play for Pakistan soon.

Good luck Shoaib!

Slow Over Rate Gives 4 Match ban to Collingwood!!!

The ICC match referre Javagal Srinath handed over a 4 ODI ban to England captain Paul Collingwood for bowling slow against New Zealand. This was considered a level 3 offense as per ICC regulations and hence he faced either a 4 ODI or a 2 Test Match ban.

His offense was pushed to level 3 from level 2 as he committed the mistake within a year. AS per rules, he cannot repeat the mistake again within the year.

His team bowled more than two overs short in a game against India in August last year.

A short of more than two overs in an ODI brings with it an automatic Level 2 charge against the captain involved, but if that captain has already been charged and found guilty of the same offence within the preceding 12 months then the penalty imposed is elevated to Level 3.

Each player will be fined 5% of the match fee for every over short with the captain fined 10%.

Up t level 4 offense, the player can appeal and if he does it, until the verdict, the punishment will not be in effect.

If the ban stays, he will miss the final ODI against New Zealand, the T20 and the two ODIs against South Africa.

Akhtar May Appeal Again!

Shoaib Akhtar has said that he may file for an appeal after going through the judgment given by the Appellate Tribunal.

Earlier, he was banned for life by the PCB and he appealed against it. The panel reduced the ban to 18 months and imposed a fine a Rs.70 million.

He said that his lawyer is going through the judgment and may appeal against the reduced ban.

If this ban stays, he will not be playing the Asia Cup and the Champions Trophy.

Shoaib Banned for 18 Months and Fined Rs.70 M!

The Appellate Tribunal set up by Pakistan Cricket Board to hear the appeal by Pakistan Fast Bowler's agasint the life ban imposed by PCB. The appellate tribunal heard Shoaib Akhtar's version and then reduce the life ban to 18 months ban and also imposed a huge fine of Rs. 70 million.

Read: PCB Softens Stand on Shoaib

Read: Shoaib Akhtar Can Play in IPL!

Read: Akhtar to Appeal against Ban

Asif to be Released on Monday!

The sources say that Asif could be released on Monday after the prosecutor submits his report to Attorney General. Asif is still in Dubai, detained for possessing drugs. He claims that it is an Ayurvedic medicine.

PCB will take its decision after hearing the attorney general's decision. If he is proved guilty, he will have to face jail sentence and ban by the PCB.

Read: Asif Detained in Duba!

Asif's Case: Report Submitted!

In the drug case agains the Pakistani cricket player Mohammad Asif, the Dubai Prosecutor completed his enquiry today and submitted the report to AG.

Nadeem Karan, an official from PCB said to PTI, "the chief prosecutor cross-examined the witnesses who were instrumental in finding the banned substance from the bowler. The court case will resume tomorrow." However, he didn't confirm whether charges had been laid against Asif.

Though the urine test has come out negative and in favor of Asif, if he is proved guilty, he will be facing a four year sentence.

Sudhir Nanavati Submits report on Slapgate Incident!

Sudhir Nanavathi submitted his report to BCCI on the slapgate incident involving Harbhajan and Sreesanth.

He met both Sreesanth and Harbhajan separately and did a complete inquiry into the incident. He was given 15 days to complete the enquiry and submit the report.

He said, he was nervous while preparing the report. The report is of 14 pages and has been submitted to the BCCI,

The report will be given to Sharad Pawar, the president and he will forward that to the disciplinary committee.

He said, he did not recommend any punishment and it will be taken care by disciplinary committee.

The rumour is that Harbhajan will not be given life ban, but he faces either a year ban or ban for 5 test matches or 10 ODIs.

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Ganguly and Warne Fined!

Sudhir Nanavathi Sees Video Clipping!

Sudhir Nanavathy, appointed by BCCI for doing a complete enquiry into the slagate incident involving Harbhajan and Sreesanth.

In the match played betwen Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians in Mohali on April 25, Kings XI beat Mumbai Indians. After the victory, TV cameras captured live pictures of Sreesanth crying in the ground. The preliminary inquiry revealed that he was slapped by Harbhajan.

Though Harbhajan and Sreesanth denied the slapping and downplayed the event, the IPL took the issue seriously and asked match referee Farooq Engineer to do an investigation and submit findings. Before the investigation, both of them said, they are like brothers, and in fact Sreesanth said, "he has the right to do what he did." What a comment?

It was said that the incident was officially reported by Kings XI Punjab.

Before the investigation, Bhajji sent a letter to BCCI explaining that he is guilty and wanted to be pardoned.

During the investigation by match referee Farooq Engineer, he pleaded guilty of slapping Sreesanth. This made his job easy and submitted the report to the chairman and chief officer of IPL, Lalit Modi.

Lalit Modi slapped a 11-match ban in IPL and also fined him 100% of his match fee. This meant, he cannot play in the IPL anymore for this season and has to lose 3-crores of his contract money that he would have otherwise earned.

Since IPL is part of the BCCI, Sudhir Nanavathi was appointed by BCCI to do a complete inquiry and if he is found guilty, he could face a life ban or 5 test matches ban or a 11 one day ban.

Sudhir Nanavathi saw the TV footage and said that he was surprised and shocked to see the incident. There was no provacation captured in the video. Next is the meeting with both the players and if required interviewing few players.

Harbhajan's Ban costs him 3 crores of Indian Rupees

Harbhajan Singh was banned for remaining of the IPL matches and also fined 100% match fee for the match against Kings XI Punjab. He slapped Sreesanth after the Mumbai Indians loss to Kings XI Punjab. The TV cameras captured live pictures of Sreesanth who was uncontrollably crying.

The match referee inquired the incident where Bhajji pleaded guilty and apologized for his behavior. Despite his apology and both Sreesanth and Harbhajan down playing the incident, match referee Farooq Engineer slapped him by imposing a ban on Harbhajan for 11 IPL matches.

This meant, he cannot represent Mumbai Indians in this version of IPL and hence he lost all the money that he was supposed to earn by playing these matches. It was estimated that the loss for Bhajji would be Rupees 3 crores.

A SLAP THAT COSTS 3 CRORERS! A COSTLY SLAP!

Probably, he can earn the money by playing for India in the future, but the reputation that he has lost, will be hard to win again!

Cheer Leaders are Distraction - Afridi

Shaid Afridi, who is representing the Hyderabad Deccan Chargers has come out openly and critized the role of Cheer Leaders. He has said it has been a distraction to the cricketers especially the batsman.

The way they dress and dance for every run scored or wickets taken is distracting the cricketers.

Cricket is already a big sport and IPL is a big success. It has got the attention it required and the spectators are always there to cheer the players and no special cheer leaders are required!

It looks like the cheer leaders are carrying the game than the spectators and the game itself.

Akhtar to Appeal agaisnt the Ban!

Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akthar has said that he will be appeal in the court against the ban imposed on him couple of days back. He was banned for speaking against PCB.

He said that he is innocent and has apologized already for all his mistakes. He is also not a contracted player with the PCB and there is no reason why he should answer PCB. He does not follow in the code and conduct rules and regulagations.

Shoaib was banned for comments he made after not being offered a contract by the PCB, in which he lashed out at domestic tournaments, pitches and the administration. He was already in probation following a dispute with Asif and for hitting him with bat.

Akhtar said that he was deeply disappointed and hurt and he would go to court and fight against the ban. He said that he was demoted from central contract 'A' category, which was very hurtful and as a reaction he said something. He said that he still wants to play for his country.

Shoaib has been plagued by injury and controversy since he began his international career in November 1997. He was twice sidelined over throwing allegations and was also banned for a breach of code on tour and ball-tampering.


We have to wait and see whether he will be successful in his appeal against the ban and the fight with the Pakistan Cricket Board.

AUS Players Will Be Fined or Banned!

Though I am an Indian, I respect good cricket and cricketers. The comments about “India loosing respect” in Australia are not a good for both Australia and India. I see it as an immature comment. The entire cricket world knows "Who is the master in Sledging?" The only solace to Australia is that they were never caught--either due to no official complaint or biased decisions by referee. Few questions to ask:

1. How did you believe Ricky's word when he lied on the cricket field, just for winning?
2. How did you believe Clark's word for the same reason--till date, he didn't accept his mistake?
3. How do you rate Ricky's behavior during press conference?
4. Did scrapping the agreement between captains a good sign for Australia? Didn't it show that nobody in the world can trust and believe Australian Cricketers, though we have people like Gilly;
5. Do Australians teach good things to their kids and next generation? If yes, how come they teach bad words and sledging when they play cricket?
6. What about Ricky and his team's behavior in India, pushing the sports minister?
7. Mr. Waugh and Mr. Chappell mentioned that, "that's how they play cricket" But do you curse and sledge your guests?What about Hayden's four letter S word?
8. Why did Symonds interfere without knowing what Harbhajan was talking to Brett Lee?

In fact, to be honest, a person believing in God and acting according to his consciousness, would do the following:

1. Ban Ricky for at least 5 Test Matches for lying and not controlling his team;
2. Ban Clark for at least 3 Test Matches for lying on the field;
3. Ban Hayden for at least 1 Test Match and 25% match fee for giving false complaint and for using four letter S word and also for unnecessarily interfering in the argument;
4. Ban Symonds for at least 1 Test Match and 25% match fee for giving false complaint and for unnecessarily interfering, provoking the whole incident.

I do not think that ICC is bending to BCCI fearing financial loss! Any true human being will not punish anybody without proper and satisfying evidence. Can Dravid and Ganguly speak near the microphone as if Pointing and Clark called them Kangaroos? Going by this, calling Dravid, "The Wall" and Ganguly, "The Bengal Tiger" or "Dada" are also racist remark, which every commentator does.

With no evidence against Harbhajan, it is right to let him go, regardless of money playing its part.

IF THIS CONTINUES, BEWARE AUSSIES, ALL THE TEAMS ARE READY TO COMPLAIN ABOUT YOU, IN CASE IF YOU USE BAD WORD OR SLEDGE ANYBODY!

If other team starts complaining about Aus Players, I am sure in the near future, you would see ALL OF THE AUS PLAYERS ARE EITHER FINED OR BANNED!