The ICL (Indian Cricket League) cleared the air on the rumours on its future saying that league has not gone bankrupt. It will continue as scheduled.
They agreed on releasing few players to play for their countries, and also confident that the countries will release them to play in ICL after their national duty is over.
"There is no question of being bankrupt. We are committed to holding the ICL," ICL business head Himanshu Mody said in a statement.
He also came out openly on the BCCI's offer to take up a franchisee in IPL rather than continuing the ICL.
"The BCCI has been offering a peace deal to ICL promoter Subhash Chandra asking him to take up a franchise in return for winding up the league, but this is unacceptable to the Zee boss," Mody was quoted as saying.
He furhter said, "We are awaiting the decision on our application to the ICC on giving those playing in the league an official status. If a resolution does not come through at the next ICC Executive Board meeting, we will pursue legal options. Our stated position is that we will take ICC to court in the UK citing precedents--Tony Grieg vs Doug Insole (England) and Kapil Dev and other players vs BCCI in Indian courts."
To a question on releasing the players from ICL, he said, "Yes, we have told some of these players that they can play for their respective countries. We will give them temporary suspension letters for the same. You have to understand that they are far more valuable to us if they continue to represent their countries as well. In any case, one way or the other, the ICC has to take a stand on their status. ICL is keen that these players are allowed to do national duty and then return to play in the ICL. We have no problem with that."
"People are spreading canards about the ICL going belly up and that due to this we are releasing players. This is all nonsense. Yes, we cancelled one event due to 26/11 but that doesn't mean the ICL is defunct. We are looking at two tournaments in October-November, a league in 8-9 cities on the round-robin format followed by the World Series," he said.
I think we should give due credit to ICL without which we wouldn't be enjoying the IPL. Though IPL is much more famous and has lot of moeny than the private ICL, if ICL did not happen, I think there is no IPL as well.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Ganguly Knows about Captaincy - Buchanan
Reacting to the interview by Ganguly about the "four captains" theory, Kolkata Knight Riders coach John Buchanan has come out open and said that Ganguly is aware of the theory.
Earlier, Ganguly said that he was not informed about the plan to have four captains per match--the new idea from Buchanan.
I was not consulted: Ganguly
"I had discussed in detail with Sourav about his future role in the team after the last IPL season. It was not new to him at all," Buchanan was quoted as saying by a Bengali daily on Friday.
Buchanan said, "At least I can say that we had discussed the necessity for creating new leadership".
The former Australian coach said, "SRK has given me complete freedom". He said the whole controversy was a media creation.
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Earlier, Ganguly said that he was not informed about the plan to have four captains per match--the new idea from Buchanan.
I was not consulted: Ganguly
"I had discussed in detail with Sourav about his future role in the team after the last IPL season. It was not new to him at all," Buchanan was quoted as saying by a Bengali daily on Friday.
Buchanan said, "At least I can say that we had discussed the necessity for creating new leadership".
The former Australian coach said, "SRK has given me complete freedom". He said the whole controversy was a media creation.
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Laxman Not Aggressive - Afridi
Afridi has opened his mind and gave a strong feedback to Laxman, his IPL Captain. Laxman lead Hyderabad Deccan Chargers
The Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi denied undermining the authority of Laxman, but still insisted that he lacks the aggressiveness.
"Perhaps what I said about the Chargers team on the television show has come out a bit too strong but my only point was that Laxman needs to be more aggressive on the field," Afridi said. He further added, "There was neither any intention to demean Laxman's stature or contribution as a player and captain nor to create a controversy. I was asked a simple question and I answered it honestly."
Stung by Afridi's remarks, Laxman said the Pakistani lacked team ethics and criticised him for his outburst without any provocation.
His outspoken views were termed as violating the code of conduct. He said there is no question of violating the team ethics. He agrees to disappointing his fans, his captain and the team. He vows to rectify it in the next season.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Champions League to as Scheduled!
The chairman of the IPL Lalit Modi has not taken the letter from ICC indicating that the schedule of Champions League is against the ICC rules. According to ICC, no international event should be conducted 7 before and after an ICC event.
ICC has scheduled the Champions Trophy between September 11 and 28. The Champions League starts on 29th.
As far as the venue of the event is concerned, Modi said, "we had initially announced that Delhi, Mohali and Jaipur would host the matches of the Champions League. But we have received various offers. We would like it to be in India in the first year and then ideally rotate it among the founder members. We are quite open (on the issue of venues). It can be in one geographical area too depending on the available infrastructure."
This indicates that the venue can be outside India for the inagural event.
The eight teams are: Two from IPL, Two from Australia, Two from South Africa, One each from Pakistan and England.
ICC has scheduled the Champions Trophy between September 11 and 28. The Champions League starts on 29th.
As far as the venue of the event is concerned, Modi said, "we had initially announced that Delhi, Mohali and Jaipur would host the matches of the Champions League. But we have received various offers. We would like it to be in India in the first year and then ideally rotate it among the founder members. We are quite open (on the issue of venues). It can be in one geographical area too depending on the available infrastructure."
This indicates that the venue can be outside India for the inagural event.
The eight teams are: Two from IPL, Two from Australia, Two from South Africa, One each from Pakistan and England.
Conflict between ICC and IPL!
The ICC has sent a letter to the IPL and Champions League committe that as per the ICC rules they are not supposed to conduct an international event within 7 days of ICC events. The Champions League is planned to start on September 29 whereas the CT ends on September 28th.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
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.
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.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Asif Detained in Dubai!
Mohammad Asif of Pakistan is in trouble again. He was detained and arrested for possessing drugs. He was caught in the Dubai airport while going back from India after playing in the IPL (Indian Premier League).
If he is found guilty, he would be banned for life as far as cricket is concerned and go to jail for four years. "The person concerned has been handed over to the drugs unit of the Dubai police," an airport customs official told IANS earlier Tuesday."
As per Geo TV, the Pakistan television channel, Asif, the Pakistan Contracted Player, had confessed to possessing narcotic substances.
The PCB's chief operating officer Shafqat Naghmi, who confirmed the arrest, told IANS from Lahore: "We are in touch with the authorities in the UAE through our embassy."
There are different versions to the story:
1) Asif slapped an airport official, they searched him and found an ayurvedic medicine, which Asif claims as a energy boosting medicine, which was termed as drug.
2) He was trapped by a sniffer dog in the transit lounge
3) He had confessed that he used drugs
If he is found guilty, he would face a four-year jail term, ban from cricket including IPL.
Asif was banned for a year and his team-mate Shoaib Akhtar for two years after they tested positive for the steroid Nandrolone in October 2006. The ban was removed on appeal two months later
If he is found guilty, he would be banned for life as far as cricket is concerned and go to jail for four years. "The person concerned has been handed over to the drugs unit of the Dubai police," an airport customs official told IANS earlier Tuesday."
As per Geo TV, the Pakistan television channel, Asif, the Pakistan Contracted Player, had confessed to possessing narcotic substances.
The PCB's chief operating officer Shafqat Naghmi, who confirmed the arrest, told IANS from Lahore: "We are in touch with the authorities in the UAE through our embassy."
There are different versions to the story:
1) Asif slapped an airport official, they searched him and found an ayurvedic medicine, which Asif claims as a energy boosting medicine, which was termed as drug.
2) He was trapped by a sniffer dog in the transit lounge
3) He had confessed that he used drugs
If he is found guilty, he would face a four-year jail term, ban from cricket including IPL.
Asif was banned for a year and his team-mate Shoaib Akhtar for two years after they tested positive for the steroid Nandrolone in October 2006. The ban was removed on appeal two months later
Saturday, May 31, 2008
BCCI Warns Sehwag
The BCCI has sent a warning letter to Sehwag not to comment openly on the BCCI policies especially on selection of the team. In an interview, Sehwag said that the selectors should consider the recent IPL performance before selecting the team for the tri-series and Asia cup.
Niranjan Shaw confirmed that a warning letter has been sent to Sehwag. The letter mentioned that the board was not happy with his attitude and he has again commented publicly about the selection policies. No player has the right to comment on it as it is the responsibility of the selection committee. The letter asked Sehwag not to indulge in these kinds of activities in future.
Niranjan Shaw confirmed that a warning letter has been sent to Sehwag. The letter mentioned that the board was not happy with his attitude and he has again commented publicly about the selection policies. No player has the right to comment on it as it is the responsibility of the selection committee. The letter asked Sehwag not to indulge in these kinds of activities in future.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
IPL Semi Final Tickets Rate Increased!
Even without the confirmation of local team Mumbai Indians yet to qualify for the semi finals, the ticket rates for the semi-finals in Wankhede Stadium have been increased multi fold.
Thogh the sources said that they have maintained the price for the East lower stand at Rs 250 and they have all been sold out, it is absolutely unnecessary to increase the price more than 100% in few stands. It looks like the board is becoming more money minded than anything.
It was said that the costliest stand was Garware Club House, which is left of the players in tier II, priced at 12,000 rupees.
Tendulkar stand is costing 2000 rupees as against 500 rupees during the league matches--four-time increase.
Gavaskar stand costs 5000 rupees per ticket.
Thogh the sources said that they have maintained the price for the East lower stand at Rs 250 and they have all been sold out, it is absolutely unnecessary to increase the price more than 100% in few stands. It looks like the board is becoming more money minded than anything.
It was said that the costliest stand was Garware Club House, which is left of the players in tier II, priced at 12,000 rupees.
Tendulkar stand is costing 2000 rupees as against 500 rupees during the league matches--four-time increase.
Gavaskar stand costs 5000 rupees per ticket.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Mumbai Indians Launch Official Complaint Against Suresh Shastri!
The Mumbai Indians management has launched an official complaint against the third umpire Suresh Shastri. The complaint was over two dubious decisions given by him during the match against Kings XI Punjab, in which Mumbai Indian lost by one run.
Sachin expressed dissatisfaction on the poor umpiring decisions and said that those two runs would have saved his team.
The loss against Kings XI Punjab has made Mumbai's chances of entering semi-finals difficult. They have to win their remaining matches or wait for other teams--Delhi Daredvils an Chennai Super Kings to lose their matches.
The first incident was the run out of Luke Pomersbach of Kings XI Punjab. Shaun Pollock's throw from deep extra cover appeared to have hit the stumps directly with the batsman short of his crease. Since the TV replays were not conclusive, the umpire went in favor of the batsman. The batsman was on 21 then and finally scored 79.
The second incident was the run out of Smith. Smith was struggling to reach his crease while the bowler Piyush Chawla appeared to have knocked the bail with hims arm keeping the ball in the hand. Once again the TV replays were not helping.
The coach of Mumbai Indians Lalchand Rajput confirmed that the franchise owners have filed an official complaint.
Tendulkar said, "the whole world has watched what it was all about. Everyone has seen what happened and in whose favour the decisions eventually went. Had we got those two run-out decisions our way, we would have added two more runs to the tally and won the match."
Shastri, however, defended his decisions, saying he went by the law. "I don't want to make any comments. I can only say I went by law 28.1 (The wicket is down)." The law states that a dismissal is made if a bail is completely removed from the top of the stumps, or a stump is struck out of the ground by (i) the ball, (ii) the striker's bat, whether he is holding it or has let go of it, (iii) the striker's person or by any part of his clothing or equipment becoming detached from his person, (iv) a fielder, with his hand or arm, providing that the ball is held in the hand or hands so used, or in the hand of the arm so used.
Sachin expressed dissatisfaction on the poor umpiring decisions and said that those two runs would have saved his team.
The loss against Kings XI Punjab has made Mumbai's chances of entering semi-finals difficult. They have to win their remaining matches or wait for other teams--Delhi Daredvils an Chennai Super Kings to lose their matches.
The first incident was the run out of Luke Pomersbach of Kings XI Punjab. Shaun Pollock's throw from deep extra cover appeared to have hit the stumps directly with the batsman short of his crease. Since the TV replays were not conclusive, the umpire went in favor of the batsman. The batsman was on 21 then and finally scored 79.
The second incident was the run out of Smith. Smith was struggling to reach his crease while the bowler Piyush Chawla appeared to have knocked the bail with hims arm keeping the ball in the hand. Once again the TV replays were not helping.
The coach of Mumbai Indians Lalchand Rajput confirmed that the franchise owners have filed an official complaint.
Tendulkar said, "the whole world has watched what it was all about. Everyone has seen what happened and in whose favour the decisions eventually went. Had we got those two run-out decisions our way, we would have added two more runs to the tally and won the match."
Shastri, however, defended his decisions, saying he went by the law. "I don't want to make any comments. I can only say I went by law 28.1 (The wicket is down)." The law states that a dismissal is made if a bail is completely removed from the top of the stumps, or a stump is struck out of the ground by (i) the ball, (ii) the striker's bat, whether he is holding it or has let go of it, (iii) the striker's person or by any part of his clothing or equipment becoming detached from his person, (iv) a fielder, with his hand or arm, providing that the ball is held in the hand or hands so used, or in the hand of the arm so used.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
SRK vs. Ganguly
The second team is coming out openly with their differences. This time too, it is between the owner and the captain of the team, Kolkata Knight Riders.
It was said the rift has come out open. Owner Sharukh Khan is not happy for two reasons:
1. Heavy entertainment tax is being paid in the matches played in Kolkata. He approached captain Ganguly to talk to the Chief Minister to get waiver, which Ganguly did not listen to.
2. In the match against Chennai Super Kings, SRK wanted Ganguly to bowl, but he chose to bat. Kolkata lost by D/L method by 2 runs. The match was called off after the 8th over due dust storm and rain.
It seems that Ganguly is not happy because more powers were given to coach Buchanan.
Though the KKR denied the rift, it looks like they wanted to put it under the carpet for now.
It will be better if both of them focus on the remaining matches, win them and see whether luck helps them to enter the first four positions.
It was said the rift has come out open. Owner Sharukh Khan is not happy for two reasons:
1. Heavy entertainment tax is being paid in the matches played in Kolkata. He approached captain Ganguly to talk to the Chief Minister to get waiver, which Ganguly did not listen to.
2. In the match against Chennai Super Kings, SRK wanted Ganguly to bowl, but he chose to bat. Kolkata lost by D/L method by 2 runs. The match was called off after the 8th over due dust storm and rain.
It seems that Ganguly is not happy because more powers were given to coach Buchanan.
Though the KKR denied the rift, it looks like they wanted to put it under the carpet for now.
It will be better if both of them focus on the remaining matches, win them and see whether luck helps them to enter the first four positions.
Playes are not paid in IPL!
Australian players are yet to be paid by their IPL teams. They have been bought in the action for several thousands of dollars.
Already Australians have come out in open and said that they have not received their pay cheques. It was found that few Indian players are also yet to receive their salary.
The franchise officials have been awaiting some document clearance from IPL before payments could be released.
The IPL authorities said that it involves lot of paper work and hence it is getting delayed. All of these paper work will be cleared soon. Some players' contract runs to30 pages long and few of them have multiple contracts. So, it involves going through each of them before approving.
It is a matter of time before all of these are sorted it, says IPL committee. With 10 more days to go to the final, all these have to be sorted out!
Already Australians have come out in open and said that they have not received their pay cheques. It was found that few Indian players are also yet to receive their salary.
The franchise officials have been awaiting some document clearance from IPL before payments could be released.
The IPL authorities said that it involves lot of paper work and hence it is getting delayed. All of these paper work will be cleared soon. Some players' contract runs to30 pages long and few of them have multiple contracts. So, it involves going through each of them before approving.
It is a matter of time before all of these are sorted it, says IPL committee. With 10 more days to go to the final, all these have to be sorted out!
Monday, May 19, 2008
IPL Clears SRK Cloud!
The IPL Chairman and Commissioner Lalit Modi has announced that an all-area accreditation badge will be issued to one member from each team franchisees.
The immediate corrective was taken after the anti-corruption unit stopped the Kolkata Knight Riders owner Sharukh Khan from entering the players dressing room and the players dug out.
Read: SRK Barred by ICC!
Following which, Sharukh Khan said that he was hurt by the ICC rules and no one can stop him from entering the Eden Gardens.
ICC said that it had no role in stopping the actor as it was a domestic tournament organized by IPL, part of BCCI.
Read: ICC Has No Role in Stopping SRK!
"There have been reports in the media about denial of a team owner access to the dug out and dressing room. The IPL is conducted as per the rules and regulations of the ICC whose ACSU officials were just doing the job entrusted," Modi said.
"They go strictly by the colour code. A red badge issued by the ACSU, on approval of the team manager, will help the person holding it access to all areas," he said.
"This is what we intend to do by giving each of the team owners one such badge each. They do have the right to sit with the players in the dug outs and dressing rooms," Modi told a media conference here.
"If we make mistakes we are willing to set them right. This is the first year of IPL." "We had already provided such badges to Preity Zinta (owner of Punjab King's XI) and Vijay Mallya (owner of Bangalore's Royal Challengers) as we had received such a request from them in advance," Modi explained.
"The team owners have the right to be with the team at all times. They are very much part of the team's strategies," he added.
He also said that in addition to the badge, each team will be given four visitor's pass with the condition that the holder of that badge, one at a time, can sit with the team members during the match for a maximum period of 15-minutes each.
The card must be returned to the manager who issued it after the usage.
He also said that the children of the team members including the support staff will not be allowed to enter both dressing room and the dug outs.
With this new approach, the problem of owners spending time with their teams has come to an end!
Good job Modi! Well Done!
The immediate corrective was taken after the anti-corruption unit stopped the Kolkata Knight Riders owner Sharukh Khan from entering the players dressing room and the players dug out.
Read: SRK Barred by ICC!
Following which, Sharukh Khan said that he was hurt by the ICC rules and no one can stop him from entering the Eden Gardens.
ICC said that it had no role in stopping the actor as it was a domestic tournament organized by IPL, part of BCCI.
Read: ICC Has No Role in Stopping SRK!
"There have been reports in the media about denial of a team owner access to the dug out and dressing room. The IPL is conducted as per the rules and regulations of the ICC whose ACSU officials were just doing the job entrusted," Modi said.
"They go strictly by the colour code. A red badge issued by the ACSU, on approval of the team manager, will help the person holding it access to all areas," he said.
"This is what we intend to do by giving each of the team owners one such badge each. They do have the right to sit with the players in the dug outs and dressing rooms," Modi told a media conference here.
"If we make mistakes we are willing to set them right. This is the first year of IPL." "We had already provided such badges to Preity Zinta (owner of Punjab King's XI) and Vijay Mallya (owner of Bangalore's Royal Challengers) as we had received such a request from them in advance," Modi explained.
"The team owners have the right to be with the team at all times. They are very much part of the team's strategies," he added.
He also said that in addition to the badge, each team will be given four visitor's pass with the condition that the holder of that badge, one at a time, can sit with the team members during the match for a maximum period of 15-minutes each.
The card must be returned to the manager who issued it after the usage.
He also said that the children of the team members including the support staff will not be allowed to enter both dressing room and the dug outs.
With this new approach, the problem of owners spending time with their teams has come to an end!
Good job Modi! Well Done!
ICC has no role in stopping SRK!
The ICC expressed shock over SRK's statement on barring him from entering the players dressing room and the dug outs. The anti-corruption unit staff stopped him from entering these places and asked him to be away from these areas in the remaining matches.
He was seen in the players dug out in the match against Chennai Super Kings. He said, "I like to hang around with the boys. I am very energetic. I am very disappointed that the ICC has stopped me," he said. "I don't know the ICC rules. I'll tell only one thing. Nobody dare stop me from coming to Kolkata. I'll be here whenever my team plays a match at the Eden."
The ICC spokesman said in Dubai that, "The reported incident has nothing to do with the ICC as IPL is a domestic tournament which is being held under the Rules and Regulations of the BCCI."
The spokesman also said that a consensus was arrived at to have IPL introduce a code of conduct, an anti-corruption code and an anti-dope code that complies with the ICC regulations.
The CEO of Knight Riders Joy Bhattacharya said the ICC rules were meant to stop bookies entering the players area and is not applicable to domestic tournaments like IPL. He was logical when said that the franchise concept was not there when the rules were formed. So, the rules have to be framed considering these concepts.
Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah, asserted that Shah Rukh has to go by ICC rules, even though he felt nothing could really stop the actor from entering the dressing room.
"He should take permission from IPL's anti-corruption officer before entering into the dressing room," Shah said.
Read: SRK Barred by ICC!
He was seen in the players dug out in the match against Chennai Super Kings. He said, "I like to hang around with the boys. I am very energetic. I am very disappointed that the ICC has stopped me," he said. "I don't know the ICC rules. I'll tell only one thing. Nobody dare stop me from coming to Kolkata. I'll be here whenever my team plays a match at the Eden."
The ICC spokesman said in Dubai that, "The reported incident has nothing to do with the ICC as IPL is a domestic tournament which is being held under the Rules and Regulations of the BCCI."
The spokesman also said that a consensus was arrived at to have IPL introduce a code of conduct, an anti-corruption code and an anti-dope code that complies with the ICC regulations.
The CEO of Knight Riders Joy Bhattacharya said the ICC rules were meant to stop bookies entering the players area and is not applicable to domestic tournaments like IPL. He was logical when said that the franchise concept was not there when the rules were formed. So, the rules have to be framed considering these concepts.
Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah, asserted that Shah Rukh has to go by ICC rules, even though he felt nothing could really stop the actor from entering the dressing room.
"He should take permission from IPL's anti-corruption officer before entering into the dressing room," Shah said.
Read: SRK Barred by ICC!
SRK Barred by ICC ACU!
The Anti-Corruption Unit of ICC has barred Shahrukh Khan from entering the players dressing room and the team dug out. He is the owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders and was seen in the ground encouraging his team players.
He was also seen in the players dug out during the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings.
"I like to hang around with the boys. I am very energetic. I am very disappointed that the ICC has stopped me. I don't know the ICC rules. I'll tell only one thing. Nobody dare stop me from coming to Kolkata. I'll be here whenever my team plays a match at the Eden," Khan said.
Sources revealed that he was asked to stay away from the dressing room and players dug out during the remaining matches.
Not sure what the BCCI and ICC would do as he is the owner of a team!
He was also seen in the players dug out during the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings.
"I like to hang around with the boys. I am very energetic. I am very disappointed that the ICC has stopped me. I don't know the ICC rules. I'll tell only one thing. Nobody dare stop me from coming to Kolkata. I'll be here whenever my team plays a match at the Eden," Khan said.
Sources revealed that he was asked to stay away from the dressing room and players dug out during the remaining matches.
Not sure what the BCCI and ICC would do as he is the owner of a team!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Bhajji Banned for 5 ODIs
In the slapgate incident involving Harabhajan and Sreesanth, the BCCI disciplinary committee today handed down a 5 ODI ban on Harbhajan Singh. He has accepted that he is guilty and was punished.
Sudhir Nanavathi submitted his report after he was appointed as the enquiry officer for investigating this incident.
He met both the players involved--Harbhajan and Sreesanth and few other players also before preparing his report.
He submitted a 14-page report to the board, but did not include his recommendation on the punishment. He said the disciplinary committee would go through the report and take a decision on the punishment.
What would it mean for Harbhajan? He has to sit out of the tri-series in Bangladesh between June 8 and 14 and then two of the Asia Cup matches scheduled in June and July this year.
"The Committee accordingly decided to ban Harbhajan Singh for five one-day internationals, starting today and further observed that any further instance of misconduct will invoke a life-ban," the BCCI said in a statement after the committee's hearing.
"The Committee invoked Rule 3.2.1 of the BCCI Regulations for Players, Team officials, Managers, Umpires and Administrators. Under this provision, the maximum punishment that can be meted out to a player is a ban up to a maximum of 5 ODIs and / or 3 Test matches," Pawar told reporters. He also said that a copy of the report was given to Harbhajan.
"The Disciplinary committee also considered Sreesanth. He has to improve a lot and if he is does something similar in future, he will be dealt with firm hand," Board secretary Niranjan Shah said.
As far as I am concerned, I think Sreesanth was let off with a mild warning. He shoud have been banned at least for an ODI. Look at the below pictures to see for yourself on his agression. Is he fighting a war in the border against terrorists?
As far as Harbhajan is concerned, I think it is sort of okay because this five match ban carries a severe warning and could end up as life ban if he misbehaves one more time.
I think all the cricketers should behave themselves as they are representing their country and are brand ambassadors for both the sports and their country. They are role model for so many youngsters and also sports and cricketing fans around the world. Is this how they behave?
This is a general question to all cricketers. What are you guys doing after taking a wicket, especially if you take it after long time or if you take it after hit for a four or a six? You show agression agains the batsman, a fellow cricketer, pump in the air, show route to pavilion, etc.
Are you playing cricket or are you fighting war against the terrorirsts? You probably should go to the border or to the war and show this. Guys, either behave properly...after all you have just taken a wicket... and did not kill a terrorist in the war field..or do not play the sport...any sport!
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Bhajji Slapped Sreesanth!
Sudhir Nanavathi submitted his report after he was appointed as the enquiry officer for investigating this incident.
He met both the players involved--Harbhajan and Sreesanth and few other players also before preparing his report.
He submitted a 14-page report to the board, but did not include his recommendation on the punishment. He said the disciplinary committee would go through the report and take a decision on the punishment.
What would it mean for Harbhajan? He has to sit out of the tri-series in Bangladesh between June 8 and 14 and then two of the Asia Cup matches scheduled in June and July this year.
"The Committee accordingly decided to ban Harbhajan Singh for five one-day internationals, starting today and further observed that any further instance of misconduct will invoke a life-ban," the BCCI said in a statement after the committee's hearing.
"The Committee invoked Rule 3.2.1 of the BCCI Regulations for Players, Team officials, Managers, Umpires and Administrators. Under this provision, the maximum punishment that can be meted out to a player is a ban up to a maximum of 5 ODIs and / or 3 Test matches," Pawar told reporters. He also said that a copy of the report was given to Harbhajan.
"The Disciplinary committee also considered Sreesanth. He has to improve a lot and if he is does something similar in future, he will be dealt with firm hand," Board secretary Niranjan Shah said.
As far as I am concerned, I think Sreesanth was let off with a mild warning. He shoud have been banned at least for an ODI. Look at the below pictures to see for yourself on his agression. Is he fighting a war in the border against terrorists?
As far as Harbhajan is concerned, I think it is sort of okay because this five match ban carries a severe warning and could end up as life ban if he misbehaves one more time.
I think all the cricketers should behave themselves as they are representing their country and are brand ambassadors for both the sports and their country. They are role model for so many youngsters and also sports and cricketing fans around the world. Is this how they behave?
This is a general question to all cricketers. What are you guys doing after taking a wicket, especially if you take it after long time or if you take it after hit for a four or a six? You show agression agains the batsman, a fellow cricketer, pump in the air, show route to pavilion, etc.
Are you playing cricket or are you fighting war against the terrorirsts? You probably should go to the border or to the war and show this. Guys, either behave properly...after all you have just taken a wicket... and did not kill a terrorist in the war field..or do not play the sport...any sport!
Other Stories:
Harbhajan to get Fair Trial!!
Mumbai Played Without Harbhajan!
Harbhajan's Hearing Today!
Harbhajan and Sreesanth Downplay the Event!
Harbhajan Suspended Until Hearing!
Bhajji Slapped Sreesanth!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Mallaya defends sacking Charu! Blames Dravid!
The owner of Bangalore Royal Challengers, Vijaya Mallaya has come out open and blamed skipper Dravid and defended his decision of firing the CEO Charu Sharma.
He said, both Dravid and Charu were not rejecting the players that he opted during the auction. He selected few players and both of them were scepital about those players. They wanted few players and made me take them, the frustrated owner said.
"My biggest mistake was to abstain from the selection of the team, "Mallaya has been reported as saying.
"Since Dravid is an iconic player, I trusted his judgment But after the final list my friends told me it looked like a Test team. But I bakced both of them thinking that they advised me properly. Unfortunately in cricket, unlike any other sport, the captain is the boss," stated Mallya.
He further added that, "at the end of the day, people need to understand that the IPL has a corporate side to it, and a very definitive corporate side. It is not at all cricket in the traditional sense."
The trouble started in the second auction. "When Rahul Dravid was not present in the second auction, I wanted to acquire some players but Charu Sharma was very tentative about them. I mean I bought Misbah-ul-Haq because I was determinded to do it. There were other players I was discouarged about," Mallya said.
In the first acton too, attended by all three-Mallya, Charu Sharma and Dravid, few players were not picked as per owner's wish. "I was very tempted to bid for players whom I wanted but they held me back."
On Charu Sharma's sacking, Mallya said, "He was appointed CEO because I thought he understood cricket and he would add value to the team and the entire Royal Challengers initiative. But when I was questioning the performance of the team, all I was told was that practice facilities are bad, then I was told there was no bonding in the team...so everything was balmed on a particular event or lack of infrastructure."
Once the failure hits the team, the differences of opinion and the gap in the team comes out open. This is anothe example where the owner has come out open lashing out at the skipper and former CEO. The new CEO is Brijesh Patel.
He said, both Dravid and Charu were not rejecting the players that he opted during the auction. He selected few players and both of them were scepital about those players. They wanted few players and made me take them, the frustrated owner said.
"My biggest mistake was to abstain from the selection of the team, "Mallaya has been reported as saying.
"Since Dravid is an iconic player, I trusted his judgment But after the final list my friends told me it looked like a Test team. But I bakced both of them thinking that they advised me properly. Unfortunately in cricket, unlike any other sport, the captain is the boss," stated Mallya.
He further added that, "at the end of the day, people need to understand that the IPL has a corporate side to it, and a very definitive corporate side. It is not at all cricket in the traditional sense."
The trouble started in the second auction. "When Rahul Dravid was not present in the second auction, I wanted to acquire some players but Charu Sharma was very tentative about them. I mean I bought Misbah-ul-Haq because I was determinded to do it. There were other players I was discouarged about," Mallya said.
In the first acton too, attended by all three-Mallya, Charu Sharma and Dravid, few players were not picked as per owner's wish. "I was very tempted to bid for players whom I wanted but they held me back."
On Charu Sharma's sacking, Mallya said, "He was appointed CEO because I thought he understood cricket and he would add value to the team and the entire Royal Challengers initiative. But when I was questioning the performance of the team, all I was told was that practice facilities are bad, then I was told there was no bonding in the team...so everything was balmed on a particular event or lack of infrastructure."
Once the failure hits the team, the differences of opinion and the gap in the team comes out open. This is anothe example where the owner has come out open lashing out at the skipper and former CEO. The new CEO is Brijesh Patel.
Kolkata Knight Riders ask 5 Players to leave Hotel!
In an apparent bid to cut costs, the Kolkata Knight Riders team management today "politely" asked five of its players, who are yet to feature in the side's 14-member squad in any match, to leave the team hotel.
The players are Ranadeb Bose, Cheteshwar Pujara, Sourasish Lahiri, Yashpal Singh and Hokkaido. One of the players said they were "politely given the option of either staying at the team hotel or going home."
"It was clear what the team management wants. Apparently coach John Buchannon feels that he has found his right combination and had no need for fringe players," one of the players said.
Asked about the learning experience, one of the player said, there was not much to learn. You learn only when you play and if you were not given the option, you don't learn. Asked about the tips and guidance from coach John Buchannon, the player said, he was always busy and was not approachable. He was busy with the experienced and senior players who are playing in the game, which is right.
The disappointed lads had to vacate the hotel and start focusing on the domestic games and try for an opportunity to get into the Indian squad.
What thought to be morale boosting and experience providing event, it turned out to be morale disaster for few!
The players are Ranadeb Bose, Cheteshwar Pujara, Sourasish Lahiri, Yashpal Singh and Hokkaido. One of the players said they were "politely given the option of either staying at the team hotel or going home."
"It was clear what the team management wants. Apparently coach John Buchannon feels that he has found his right combination and had no need for fringe players," one of the players said.
Asked about the learning experience, one of the player said, there was not much to learn. You learn only when you play and if you were not given the option, you don't learn. Asked about the tips and guidance from coach John Buchannon, the player said, he was always busy and was not approachable. He was busy with the experienced and senior players who are playing in the game, which is right.
The disappointed lads had to vacate the hotel and start focusing on the domestic games and try for an opportunity to get into the Indian squad.
What thought to be morale boosting and experience providing event, it turned out to be morale disaster for few!
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