The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council (GC) on Sunday terminated the contract of two teams — Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals — for breaches committed by them. “The GC of the IPL met on Sunday to discuss and decide on the breaches committed by three of the franchisees, K P H
Dream Cricket Pvt Ltd, the owners and promoter of the Kings XI Punjab cricket team, Jaipur IPL Cricket Pvt Ltd and the unincorporated joint venture holding the Kochi franchise,” the IPL GC said in a statement.
“It was also decided unanimously decided that the franchise agreement with K P H Dream Cricket Pvt Ltd and Jaipur IPL Cricket Pvt Ltd be terminated forthwith based on the legal opinions obtained by BCCI in the matter.”
“It was also decided to issue a notice to the unincorporated joint venture holding the Kochi franchise calling upon them to resolve all their disputes and form a joint venture company which will hold the IPL franchise rights.
“Mr P R Raman, advocate for BCCI, has been given instructions to issue all the three notices,” the statement added.
Shilpa Shetty, the co-owner of Rajasthan Royals, reacted on her Twitter page after he team was scrapped.
“Still havnt recd the termination will react after.Need to kno the basis of this decision”In London now,” she said.
“This is 4 all those who want my reaction “Honestly too shocked to react,just disheartened..cause its more than just a team 4 us!Still hav …” Shetty added.
Shane Warne, the captain of the team, also wrote on his Twitter page.
“3 seasons ago royals won the first ever ipl, underdogs come good what a story, it helped give credibility to the competition !!! Now look..” he said.
“The royals gave young unknown Indian players a chance and I as captain backed them, and our coaching staff supported them we were a team,” Warne said.
“What now for the youngsters, I hope bcci come to there senses, fingers crossed! Getting a plane now will be in touch, I read all replies,” he added.
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