If found guilty, Bhajji could get a life ban
Posted on Apr 27, 2008 at 13:57 | Updated Apr 27, 2008 at 21:09
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New Delhi: Harbhajan Singh will be out of IPL till an enquiry clears him of slapping India teammate - Sreesanth.
The turbunator won't be playing today's match also between his team - the Mumbai Indians and Deccan Chargers.
Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians owners - Reliance will hold a meeting to chalk out their strategy.
The last time bowler Harbhajan Singh was caught in a battle with a fellow player, he had the whole-hearted backing of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
But now the tables have turned and after the latest slapping row with S Sreesanth during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match, the BCCI is keen on setting the record straight that such "misbehavior on field will not be tolerated."
In an 11-year career, Harbhajan and controversy have been constant bedfellows and it seems the BCCI has finally had enough.
"Players have let down the Board with such behaviour. The tape clearly shows Bhajji hitting Sreesanth on the face. We have had enough of all this," BCCI's Chief Administrative Officer Ratnakar Shetty told CNN-IBN.
If the rulebook is thrown at Harbhajan then this could be a big blow to his career. On the evidence made available by TV footage and pictures, there seems to be enough damning evidence against Harbhajan.
If found guilty the spinner could land up with a minimum 10-match ban, ending his IPL campaign. But that is not all, if the Board gets too tough then Harbhajan could also end up with a life ban.
"Ultimately, the matter will come to the Board and it has to take a decision according to the evidence. I don’t think it would be justified if I give judgment without hearing the details. If anybody, Harbhajan or whomsoever, has misbehaved and if it’s true then he has to face the music," BCCI chief Sharad Pawar said.
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Posted By viswanathan s
So what if it is a big blow to his career. He thinks he is above the law. Such players
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Posted By aleem
Bhaji deserves for life ban
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