This decision stems from the team’s recent match against rajasthan royalsThe match was fraught with controversy, especially the dismissal of RR captain Sanju Samson, which sparked debate in the cricketing fraternity.
After the ban was imposed, Delhi Capitals quickly appealed to the court. BCCI Ombudsmanwith Pant, and Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting, representing the franchise. The appeal process sheds light on the arguments raised by Ganguly and Ponting and sheds light on the franchise’s view on the matter. and examples of extended fetch allowances. Ponting echoed this sentiment, highlighting the challenges faced by bowlers in the latter stages of the innings, hampering their ability to correct a slow over rate.
The BCCI Ombudsman’s document regarding the ban sets out Ganguly and Ponting’s arguments in the case.
“Mr. Sourav Ganguly for the appellant stated that during the course of the match against Rajasthan Royals, the batsman hit 13 sixes but on only three (3) occasions The corresponding ball recovery allowance of 0.30 minutes was only granted. Furthermore, the appellant also pointed out that the allowance was granted for review of the dismissal of Mr. Sanju Samson (batsman of Rajasthan Royals) as protested by Mr. Samson. The 3.0 minute allowance is not enough and this consumes extra time and sacks.
“Mr. Ricky Ponting, who also appeared for the appellant, further submitted that as the bowlers of Delhi Capitals bowled a number of wide deliveries towards the end of the innings, there was no time with the appellant to compensate for the delay caused as there was no use of spinners. To help improve the over-rate, Mr. Ponting also submitted that the appellant, who was the captain of Delhi Capitals and a wicket-keeper batsman, should not be held liable.
However, despite Delhi Capitals’ earnest appeals, the ombudsman ultimately rejected their request citing a lack of substantial evidence to substantiate their claims. While the team highlighted specific incidents during the match against Rajasthan Royals, the lack of statistical and video evidence weakened the persuasiveness of their argument.
The dismissal of the appeal highlights the stringent regulatory framework governing excessive rates in professional cricket and reiterates the importance of IPL franchisees complying with prescribed regulations.
As Delhi Capitals prepare for their upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bangalore without their captain, the incident is a stark reminder that in the high-stakes environment of the IPL, teams must abide by the rules of the game.
