IPL Betting: CSK & RR Suspended For 2 Years, Meiyappan And Kundra Suspended For Life
Supreme Court appointed RM Lodha headed committee with former judges Ashok Bhan and RV Raveendran have declared the ‘quantum of punishment’ on Owner of CSK Gurunath Meiyappan and Owner of RR Raj Kundra as well as their respective IPL franchises, CSK and RR with regards to the spot-fixing scandal on Tuesday. The fixing scandal has been done in 2013 edition of IPL. Both the teams have won the title of IPL.
Under IPL rules, the franchise of a team can be cancelled if a team official indulges in any act that brings the game to disrepute. The teams are now banned for two years and suspension takes effect from today. But the committee didn’t talk about the auction will be continued for the players of CSK and RR team players. The allegation of betting against Meiyappan and Kundra stands proved while the charge Srinivasan was “not proved”.
“He (Meiyappan) is found guilty of betting, his conduct affected image of BCCI, the (T20) league and the game,” justice RM Lodha, who is heading the probe panel, said at a press conference on Tuesday. “Raj Kundra was placing bets through a known punter and was constantly in touch with bookies,” Lodha added. “Rajasthan Royals have damaged the faith of BCCI and the sport, Mr. Raj Kundra is found guilty of misconduct,” Lodha said.
The 2013 IPL season was mired in controversy after police launched legal proceedings against several officials and cricketers. Chennai Super Kings are the most successful team in the IPL, having won the tournament in 2010 and 2011, and runners-up in 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2015. Rajasthan Royals won the inaugural event in 2008.
Decision of Lodha Committee and Supreme Court:
- Rajasthan Royals also suspended for a period of 2 years from IPL: Justice Lodha
- CSK suspended from IPL for 2 years: Justice Lodha.
- Raj Kundra placed bets through a known punter, has been found guilty of misconduct: Justice Lodha.
- Meiyappan and Raj Kundra declared ineligible for participation in any cricket activities for 5 years: Justice Lodha said.
- Gurunath Meiyappan suspended for life from being involved in activities related to any type of cricket matches: Justice Lodha.
- Gurunath Meiyappan was involved in betting, it was his bad luck that he made no profits: Justice Lodha.
- Gurunath Meiyappan violated basic rules of the BCCI: Justice Lodha.
- The fact that Meiyappan was integral part of CSK,he ought not to have indulged in corrupt practices: Justice Lodha.