New Delhi, July 14 – Chairman of the Indian Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha addresses a press conference held today in New Delhi.
A Supreme Court appointed panel has recommended two Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket franchises, namely Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, be suspended for two years following investigations into charges of corruption by their owners.
Chennai Super Kings is headed by Indian Cricket team’s captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Two officials of Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals franchises who were found to have bet on games were also banned for life from any type of involvement in cricket matches.
According to the reports, Lodha said the Supreme Court, after looking into the charges and evidence, had found the officials had indulged in wrongdoing and asked the panel to determine the punishment.
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