Chandila gets life ban, Shah banned for 5 years

New Delhi

Chandila was found guilty of misconduct and corruption in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2013 scandal, while Shah was banned  for breaching BCCI's anti-corruption codes.

The BCCI said in a statement,"Ajit Chandila is held guilty of misconduct and corruption within Articles 2.1.1; Article 2.1.2; Article 2.1.3; Article 2.1.4; Article 2.2.2; Article 2.2.3; Article 2.4.1 of the BCCI Anti Corruption Code," adding "Ajit Chandila is banned for life from playing or representing cricket in any form or to be associated in any way with the activities of the Board or its affiliates."

"Hiken Shah is held guilty of committing breach of the BCCI Anti Corruption Code. He is banned for five years from playing or representing cricket in any form or to be associated in any way with the activities of the Board or its affiliates," it stated.

The hearing of Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf, who is accused of bribery in IPL, was also scheduled for today, but he failed to appear in person. "He did not appear in person but sent a reply stating that no fair enquiry has been conducted in his matter and hence a de novo enquiry be held by appointing another enquiry officer," the statement said.
 
"The Committee gave him a final opportunity to submit his written statement if any, and produce documents on which he proposes to rely on before February 9. The date of the hearing and the final order has been scheduled for February 12," it added.

Meanwhile, BCCI Secretary Anurag Thakur said,"The board will not hesitate from taking any stern action against those found guilty in corrupt activities."