Azhar: Again the Loser
Saturday, August 30 2003
A Hyberabad court has ruled that Mohammad Azharuddin's life ban from cricket will stay in force despite an appeal from the former Indian captain.
Azharuddin, a veteran of 99 Tests and 334 ODI's, was banned for life in December 2000 following his involvement in match-fixing.
The standing of the original decision is the correct one for the game; with the message being sent out that no leniency will be taken to those who damage the reputation of the sport.
The 40-year-old will again appeal the decision, however, in a higher Indian court.
He was banned for life along with 2 other former Indian Test cricketers. None of the 3 have played since, while Nayan Mongia and Ajay Jadeja have had their 5 year bans overturned.
Posted by Andre
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