IPL spot fixing scam: CSK and RR suspended for two years

IPL spot fixing: Justice R.M. Lodha Committee, appointed by the Supreme Court, has suspended IPL cricket teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals from the league for two years. The committee has declared that the spirit of cricket is larger than individuals, their cricket franchises or financial losses.

The committee has suspended for life former BCCI president N. Srinivsan’s son-in-law and CSK team official Gurunath Meiyappan and former Rajasthan Royals part owner Raj Kundra from involving with BCCI in any cricket matches.  The two team officials found guilty of betting by the Supreme Court were also suspended for a maximum 5 years from taking part in any cricketing activities.

Test Your Knowledge

Name the members of the high-powered committee led by former Chief Justice of India RS Lodha? Former Supreme Court judges Ashok Bhan and R.V.Raveendran.

Who was appointed by Supreme Court to conduct an independent inquiry into the allegation of corruption, betting and spot-fixing in 2013 Indian Premier League? Mukul Mudgal