Zaheer Khan Fined!

Zaheer Khan was fined 80% of his match fee for violating the code of conducts laid out by ICC. The rule prohibits misbehaving with the opponent during the game. Zaheer was found of guilty unsporting conduct during India's dominant victory.

"Clearly, this sort of behaviour is not acceptable at any level of cricket - it showed a lack of respect for the player who had been dismissed," Broad said. "Respect for the opposition was something that we talked about in the pre-series meeting I had with both captains and so it was disappointing that Zaheer behaved in this way."

Broad considered Zaheer's good disciplinary record in delivering the fine. "He also pleaded guilty at the first opportunity and was very apologetic while also promising not to repeat the offence," Broad said.

"The match referee decides that," Dhoni said. "If there is some aggressive cricket in the field going on, I prefer that. The guys are not really crossing the boundary, so it is okay."

Ponting said: "They did get involved a couple of times in this game." We all know the referee is involved in the Zaheer Khan incident from Monday."

Zaheer Khan circled the batsman Hayden when he was dismissed LBW by Harbhajan. He also shouted against Hayden. This provoked Hayden to complain to the leg umpire who took the matter to the match referee.

Munaf Patel fined!

In the Irani Cup final, on Day 3 Rest of India fast bowler Munaf Patel had an altercation with Chopra of Delhi. This forced Delhi skipper Virendra Sehwag to intervene who was also abused by Munaf.

Subsequently Sehwag lodged an official complaint with the match referee. It was said that Sehwag returned to Delhi at the end of day 3 though Delhi is still batting at 113 for 3 chasing 378.

Match Referee Jadeja enquired and said to have sent the report to BCCI. The unofficial news is that Munaf Patel found guilty and was fined 75% of his match fee.

This is not the first time the pacer is involved in an incident like this. He was found guilty of verbally abusing Gamini Silva after the umpire turned down the leg before wicket appeal.

Jadeja said, "Delhi was represented by coach Vijay Dahia, while Rest of India was represented by Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid and Munaf."

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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.

Delhi Daredevils and Mumbai Indians fined!

Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils have been fined by the IPL for maintaining slow over rate durng their match in Mumbai on Sunday, May 4.

The home team won by 29 runs upsetting the Delhi Daredevils, who were in the winning freak.

Match Referee Javagal Srinath found both the team guilty of bowling slow and hence fined them. Since IPL is following ICC rules, for every over short, the team would be fined $500.

Mumbai Indians found to be two overs short and Delhi Daredevils one over short. Both of them have been fined $1000 and $500 respectively.

This was already a worry for the IPL organizers as the teams were taking more time in the field.

Match Referee Farooq Engineer Could be in Trouble: Modi

The IPL match referee Farooq Engineer could be in trouble and if he is found guilty, he will face the action by IPL, said the Commissioner and Chairman of IPL, Lalit Modi.

He could be halued up for conduct that went against his position as match referee. He would be asked to explain wearing some team's dress and cheering up some teams during the matches. As match referee, he should be neutral and not show his support to any specific teams.

Apart from the issue of Harbhajan & Sreesanth, and Warne & Ganguly, the major issue is the slow-over rate. The match referee has ben asked to look into this issue more closely, said Lalit Modi.

Harbhajan Slapped with 11 match Ban!

The match referre's inquiry into the slapping incident by Harbhajan has come to an end. Bhajji has pleaded guilty on the charges levied against him and match referee has slapped him back with 11 match IPL ban. Which means, he cannot play the remaining matches.

Though it is an enquiry by IPL match referee, BCCI will set up its own enquiry into the matter. It will completely dig out what happened on and off the field.

In addition to the 11 match ban, he has been fined 100% of his match fee. Lalchand Rajput has been fined 50% of his match fee for not controlling Harbhajan.

We have to see how Mumbai Indians are going to plan for the remaining games. Can Sachin come back in time to save them?

Harbhajan to get fair trial!

The match referee Farooq Engineer said that he would give a fair trial to Harbhajan Singh. He said, nothing will go under the carpet. He will be given a chance to explain his side of the story.

All the evidences will be seen and both the parties will be heard before a decision is taken. IPL is a good success and it has earned a good reputation which should not be spoiled by these bad behaviour.

He said, nothing will be put under the carpet. Everything will be openly discussed and whatever needs to be given to the public, those will be released.

Harbhajan has been assured that he will be given a fair chance to explain his stand! Good luck!