Harbhajan Singh Banned for 5 ODI's

The Indian cricket board has banned off-spinner Harbhajan Singh for five one-day internationals for slapping Sreesanth during an IPL match in Mohali.Speaking to ITGO, the Chief Administrative Officer, Ratnakar Shetty confirmed the decision. "He will not be able to play five one-day internationals." "We have also told him that if he does anything like this again, he may be banned for life."The disciplinary committee of the BCCI, led by its president Sharad Pawar, have found Bhajji guilty under the 3.1 level offence.

Under this provision, the maximum punishment that can be handed out to a player is either a five one-day international ban or a three Test match ban.This decision follows a day after the board-appointed Commissioner Sudhir Nanavati submitted a 14-page report on this issue to the board.Pawar and other members of the committee, president-elect Shashank Manohar and vice-president Chirayu Amin, met at the Cricket Centre to discuss Nanavati's report on the issue.Sharad Pawar said a copy of the report was given to Harbhajan Singh, who was heard by the committee before taking a final decision on the quantum of punishment.

Speaking about the ban imposed on Bhajji, former Indian cricket team member, Chetan Chauhan, told ITGO that this punishment was expected. "But Harbhajan has the right to appeal."Chauhan added, "The ban slapped on Harbhajan is harsh as he has already been punished by IPL for the whole tournament (11 matches) and has also been fined his IPL fees."Earlier, the player had apologised and admitted his guilt in this matter. He pleaded for leniency and assured the committee of a well-behaved conduct in the future.

"The player admitted his guilt in the concerned matter. He prayed for leniency and assured the committee that there would not be any misconduct on his part in the future," the board said.This ban means that Harbhajan will have to miss the tour of Bangladesh and two matches of Asia Cup in Pakistan. Sreesanth was also warned by the cricket board and asked to mend his ways on the field. "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.Mumbai Indians' stand-in skipper Harbhajan slapped Kings XI Punjab pacer Sreesanth after the April 25 IPL match in Mohali, which saw the off-spinner being banned from the remainder of the IPL, apart from losing nearly Rs 3 crore of match fee.

Indian Premier League gets highest TPR ratings

Indian Premier League is becoming a big hit with indian girls and house wives. Reports say that due to IPL the week end shows of Movies are not going housefull and every one is glued to their TV sets and watching IPL matches live.
So what Indian women are watching these days??
The answer is Indian Premeir League. Yes you guessed it right this time.
You are wrong if you answered a movie hall. You are watching IPL T20. That is where all this is happening. Ask the ladies, they are watching it. Yes, it is true; women are getting hooked to IPL T20 cricket as never before. More and more Indian women are trooping into the stadiums to watch live IPL matches and even a greater number is sitting in front of the TV.
The fight for the remote control at home is over since the start of IPLT20. According to surveys more and more women are watching IPL T 20. Move over Sas Bahu here comes IPL Ki story.
IPL has all the ingredients of a pot boiler. It has drama, action, suspense, glamour, Hero, Heroines, Villains ,side kicks, and to top it all actual live cricket Add a Bhajji, Sreesanth episode and you can't ask for more.
The new cricket format is obviously packing a big punch with viewers, women in particular. TV audiences, much like those who are watching action at the stadium, seem to be lapping up the big glitzy shows under floodlights every evening. Cricket is at the centre of the action, but it is part of a package with other elements that are almost as essential.People are not watching IPL just for cricket. It is all-round entertainment with film stars, cricket stars, cheerleaders and also some great cricket. Whether it is Akshay Kumar rappelling across Ferozeshah Kotla or cheerleaders strutting their stuff during breaks (sadly fully clad) or the spectacle of watching Muttiah Muralitharan play alongside M S Dhoni, people are liking the cocktail of visual delights.
PL has also been responsible for busting the myth that not too many women watch cricket. Women have shown a far higher interest in IPL. About 36% of the total audience share watching IPL comprises women. IT is a delight to have female spectators in the stadium. They add to the glamour and the cheer. I can see you guys grinning ear to ear.

IPL Champion to get INR 4.8 crore a prize money

The DLF-Indian Premier League (IPL) champion team will be awarded Rs. 4.8 crore, a media release said here on Friday.

Lalit Modi, Chairman and Commissioner, IPL, announced that the total prize money for the inaugural edition would be Rs. 12 crore.

Apart from the bounty for the winning team, the runner-up will earn Rs. 2.4 crore and the two losing semifinalists Rs. 1.2 crore each.
The prize money will be divided amongst other teams with the fifth finisher earning Rs. 80 lakh, sixth (Rs. 70 lakh), seventh (Rs. 50 lakh) and eighth (Rs. 40 lakh).

Harbhajan Singh banned for 11 IPL matches

Slapping Sreesanth after the match proved very painful for harbhajan's IPL career as he is now banned for 11 IPL matches and he should start practicing for next IPL as chances of his team Mumbai Indians reaching semifinals look bleak in this IPl season.

The Ex captain of Mumbai Team - Harbhajn singh was found guilty for slapping Sreesanth after match against punjab, So he has been banned from playing next 11 IPL matches

Match referee Farokh Engineer found Harbhajan guilty of Level 4.2 offence and imposed a 11-match IPL ban on him with immediate effect. Harbhajan pleaded guilty and admitted that he slapped Sreesanth after the IPL match in Mohali. The hearing was held in ITC Maurya in Delhi. The 11-match ban means Harbhajan won't be playing in any IPL matches this season unless Mumbai Indians reach the semi finals.