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.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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!
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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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.
Read Other Stories:
Harbhajan Slapped with 11 match Ban!
Harbhajan's Ban costs him 3 crores of Indian Rupees!
Hayden Not to Sledge Sreesanth or Bhajji!
Ganguly and Warne Fined!
Samuels found guilty of violating ICC Code, in trouble!
Marlon Samuels has been found guilty by West Indian Cricket Board's disciplinary committee of violating "ICC's Code of Conduct for receiving money, or benefit or other reward that could bring him or the game of cricket into disrepute."
In February 2007, Samuels was caught on tape by the Indian police for passing match related information to an Indian bookie during West Indies' one-day series in India.
Samuels denied the allegations and said he did not give any information outside. He also promised to the board that he will support the enquiry.
The ICC's anti-corruption unit arrived in India for an enquiry. He was allowed to play in the world cup in West Indies.
The Anti-Corruption Unit's report said that he indulged in inappropriate activity and the behaviour was prejudicial to the interests of the game of cricket.
WICB, though supported Samuel, said that the enquiry will be conducted in a transperent manner. It conducted the inquiry and found that he is guilty.
The ICC has said that, they are happy with the enquiry conducted by WICB and the punishment will be decided soon.
He is facing a life ban, the maximum punishment. The disciplinary committee will spell out the punishment for Samuels soon!
In February 2007, Samuels was caught on tape by the Indian police for passing match related information to an Indian bookie during West Indies' one-day series in India.
Samuels denied the allegations and said he did not give any information outside. He also promised to the board that he will support the enquiry.
The ICC's anti-corruption unit arrived in India for an enquiry. He was allowed to play in the world cup in West Indies.
The Anti-Corruption Unit's report said that he indulged in inappropriate activity and the behaviour was prejudicial to the interests of the game of cricket.
WICB, though supported Samuel, said that the enquiry will be conducted in a transperent manner. It conducted the inquiry and found that he is guilty.
The ICC has said that, they are happy with the enquiry conducted by WICB and the punishment will be decided soon.
He is facing a life ban, the maximum punishment. The disciplinary committee will spell out the punishment for Samuels soon!
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Harbhajan Deserves it: Ponting
Ponting has said that he does not feel sorry for Harbhajan. He said, what he is going through, he deserves it.
He has slapped a player with him he has played 20 test matches. Look at his behavior and everyone knows what he has done.
He said, he will not support Harbhajan and did not feel sorry that he was banned in IPL and also going through a tough time in BCCI inquiry.
He can be banned for life or 5 test matches. Nanavathi completed his inquiry today and is expected to submit his report on Monday, May 12, 2008
He has slapped a player with him he has played 20 test matches. Look at his behavior and everyone knows what he has done.
He said, he will not support Harbhajan and did not feel sorry that he was banned in IPL and also going through a tough time in BCCI inquiry.
He can be banned for life or 5 test matches. Nanavathi completed his inquiry today and is expected to submit his report on Monday, May 12, 2008
Sudhir Nanavathy Completes Enquiry!
Sudhir Nanavathy completed his enquiry into the slapgate incident involving Harbhajan and Sreesanth. He met both the players and collected all the information required.
Sreesanth was slapped by Harbhajan after the match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab in Mohali, in which Kings XI beat Mumba Indians.
Sreesanth was crying in the ground caught by TV cameras and later found that he was slapped by Bhajji and hence was crying.
Farooq Engineer, the match referee found Bhajji guilty, in fact, he pleaded guilty and was banned for 11 IPL matches and fined 100% of his match fees.
BCCI appointed Sudhir Nanavathy to do a complete enquiry and submit a report. He met both the players and also saw the video clipping from the offcial broadcaster.
The investigation is over and now I don't need to talk to any player or official in this case," Nanavati said after meeting both the players on Friday. "I'm satisfied with the answers of both Sreesanth and Harbhajan. I've all the evidence that I need to prepare the report.
"I talked to Harbhajan for one hour and 15 minutes and 30 minutes with Sreesanth. They were quite friendly during the hearing."
An Ahmedabad-based lawyer, Nanavati is also vice-president of the Gujarat Cricket Association and chairman of the BCCI's finance committee.
He is expected to submit his report on Monday, May 12, 2008.
Sreesanth was slapped by Harbhajan after the match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab in Mohali, in which Kings XI beat Mumba Indians.
Sreesanth was crying in the ground caught by TV cameras and later found that he was slapped by Bhajji and hence was crying.
Farooq Engineer, the match referee found Bhajji guilty, in fact, he pleaded guilty and was banned for 11 IPL matches and fined 100% of his match fees.
BCCI appointed Sudhir Nanavathy to do a complete enquiry and submit a report. He met both the players and also saw the video clipping from the offcial broadcaster.
The investigation is over and now I don't need to talk to any player or official in this case," Nanavati said after meeting both the players on Friday. "I'm satisfied with the answers of both Sreesanth and Harbhajan. I've all the evidence that I need to prepare the report.
"I talked to Harbhajan for one hour and 15 minutes and 30 minutes with Sreesanth. They were quite friendly during the hearing."
An Ahmedabad-based lawyer, Nanavati is also vice-president of the Gujarat Cricket Association and chairman of the BCCI's finance committee.
He is expected to submit his report on Monday, May 12, 2008.
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.
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.
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