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This is an archive article published on April 26, 2008

ICC code will be applicable to Bhajji: Bindra

I S Bindra said the code of conduct laid by the ICC would be applicable on Harbhajan for allegedly slapping Sreesanth.

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Indian Premier League Governing Council member I S Bindra said the code of conduct laid by the International Cricket Council would be applicable on Mumbai Indians stand-in captain Harbhajan Singh, who has allegedly slapped paceman S Sreesanth of Kings XI Punjab.

8220;As IPL Chairman Lalit Modi said the process has been put in place. But it is unfortunate and an ICC code of conduct will be applicable,8221; Bindra said.

Bindra, however, said he was not in a state to comment on the issue until an inquiry found out what exactly happened between the two players on Friday night after which Sreesanth was seen bitterly crying on the ground.

8220;You were all there but I can say that only inquiry will find out what exactly happened. For anyone to comment at this stage is not right.

8220;The code of conduct has certain procedures which will be gone through. Once the process is completed, the action will follow,8221; he said.

8220;At this moment, the process is sacrosanct which will be followed,8221; he added. Asked if there would be any time limit to resolve the issue, the former BCCI President said 8220;it is a semi-judicial process, you cannot say when it will finish. The process has to run its course, we can8217;t lay down time limit8221;. On the possibility of banning Harbhajan, who has developed a knack for courting controversies, Bindra said 8220;if that is the recommendation, IPL Governing Council will take decision according to the findings8221;.

Bindra advised the players to strictly follow the 8216;spirit of cricket8217;. 8220;My views are clear that the game must be played in the spirit of game. IPL has specially adopted 8216;spirit of cricket, everyone has to follow the spirit which is more important than the law itself,8221; he said.

 

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