Lodha Committee verdict: CSK & RR suspended from IPL

Justice Lodha makes it very clear that players are free to play for other teams and franchises can be sold off by BCCI/IPL.

"It's true that Mr.Kundra relinquished his shares from Rajasthan Royals in March, but it was too late": Justice Lodha

Thought punishment for Rajasthan Royals would be higher since Justice Lodha categorically stated Raj Kundra as owner. Surprised by 2 yrs.
— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) July 14, 2015

Let's hope the suspensions stay longer than today. And Salman Khan's lawyers don't have them overturned by tonight. #JusticeLodha
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) July 14, 2015

Justice Lodha proposes to suspend #CSK for 2 years. What will happen to the players? Will KochiTuskers make a comeback & another team added?
— Cricket Fantasy (@Cricket_Fantasy) July 14, 2015

Big news: Both Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals suspended from IPL for 2 years!

Jaipur IPL team can't shrink responsibility by saying Mr. Kundra acted in personal capacity-Justice Lodha pic.twitter.com/kKORkcQuSz
— ANI (@ANI_news) July 14, 2015

Justice Lodha: "You're suspended for life from cricket related activities" Raj Kundra: "Can't stop me" JL: "Ya I can" RK: "Wanna bet on it?"
— Akshar (@AksharPathak) July 14, 2015

#CSK - Chennai's Suspended Kings
— The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) July 14, 2015

BIG NEWs. CSK suspended for 2 years!
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) July 14, 2015

CSK suspended for 2 years
— Venkat Ananth (@venkatananth) July 14, 2015

This Lodha saying so many things with so many sections and paras and clauses. Taking it to final ball. Dhoni style
— Sidvee (@sidvee) July 14, 2015

Gurunath Meiyappan may have just lost his enthusiasm #BannedForLife #LodhaVerdict
— Cricket Gandu (@CricketGandu) July 14, 2015

Raj Kundra and Meiyappan were the only ones fixing matches. No player involved. If you look up from your mobiles now,you can see pigs flying
— Gappistan Radio (@GappistanRadio) July 14, 2015

Raj Kundra is declared illegible in cricket participation for five years and suspended for life in any type of cricket matches.

After investigation it was found that Raj Kundra was placing bets through punters: Justice Lodha

Rajasthan Royals have damaged faith of BCCI and the sport, Mr. Raj Kundra found guilty of misconduct - Justice Lodha http://t.co/s3MBFpAqIb
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) July 14, 2015

“Cricket is not just another game of sport activity. It is close to the hearts of millions” ex-CJI Lodha
— Jaskirat Singh Bawa (@JaskiratSB) July 14, 2015

Raj Kundra should have known betting is illegal in India. Cannot be accepted that he did not know being a UK citizen: Justice Lodha

Life bam on Gurunath Meiyappan. Cant be associated with cricket at any level...
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) July 14, 2015

Gurunath Meiyappan was involved in betting, it was his bad luck that he made no profits: Justice Lodha
— amit mishra (@amitmishrainn) July 14, 2015

Gurunath is suspended for life in any sort of cricket matches, says Justice RM Lodha

Justice Lodha: Gurunath Meiyappan guilty of -betting -acting against BCCI’s interest -acting against the spirit of cricket
— Jaskirat Singh Bawa (@JaskiratSB) July 14, 2015

If Meiyappan's reputation is tarnished, it is small compared to the damage done to the sport: Justice Lodha

Justice Lodha mentions that Meiyappan suffered Rs 60 lakh loss in bets.

Gurunath Meiyappan violated basic rues of the BCCI: Justice Lodha

Any person who has true passion for the game will not bet: Justice Lodha

Misconduct of Gurunath proven!

The fact that Meiyappan was integral part of CSK,he ought not to have indulged in corrupt practices-Justice Lodha pic.twitter.com/u1YI3hWRHq
— ANI (@ANI_news) July 14, 2015

Justice Lodha is here. He will deliver the verdict now.

Madness at the press room for the verdict.

Lodha committee will turn out to be damp squib probably. Will tell us what we already know. Guru guilty, ppl that covered for him not guilty
— rootofall3vil (@rootofall3vil) July 14, 2015

Packed hall at ihc.waiting for Justice lodha. pic.twitter.com/0gKA7oVVCu
— jasvinder sidhu (@life22yard) July 14, 2015

"We have worked to best of our ability", says Justice Lodha

Less than 10 minutes to go now. The verdict will be given at 1 pm IST.

Surely, no one gives a toss about the India vs Zimbabwe ODI. All eyes on the Lodha Committee verdict.
— Venkat Ananth (@venkatananth) July 14, 2015

Remember that 3 teams were defuncted in the past. Kochi Tuskers Kerala, Pune Warriors India and Deccan Chargers.

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— Sreesanth (@sreesanth36) July 14, 2015

Clock ticking away for Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Little over two hours to go for Justice Lodha's verdict. What's your hunch?
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) July 14, 2015