Top 5 IPL players who were banned for weird reasons in IPL seasons

In the IPL History, each season has known as with its special moments, rumors & news. Here is the list of 5 players who were banned in the IPL seasons.

1. Harbhajan Singh

The inaugural edition of the cash-rich league witnessed one of the most bizarre incidents when Harbhajan Singh slapped S Sreesanth on the field.

After the two sides’ clash on the field, handshakes transpired between them while the Kerala speedster copped a slap from the Punjab spinner after the former go to his nerves during the encounter. Harbhajan received fines for his actions as well as suspensions. Along with this, BCCI also suspended him for five ODIs.

2. Pravin Tambe

Pravin Tambe was the one who genuinely justified the saying “age is just a number”, having been picked up by the Rajasthan Royals in 2013 at the age of 42. The leg-spinner also had the goods to back up his inclusion, picking up 15 wickets in 2014 for Rajasthan. Post that; he also picked up 28 and 33 wickets for Gujarat Lions and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

As per the regulations from the Indian cricket Board, an active cricketer cannot participate in a foreign tournament without having their permission. The BCCI had no knowledge about his withdrawal about his retirement and T10 participation, thereby ruling him out of the competition.

3. Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja is one of the many players who made his name under Shane Warne as their mentor. The then coach and captain Shane Warne took him under his wings in the draft after the U-19 World Cup 2008 and played for Rajasthan Royals, delivering promising performances.

Jadeja also bargained about his fees with not only Rajasthan Royals but also the other teams. And it became a reason why Jadeja couldn’t play in 2010.

4. Mohammad Asif

Mohammad Asif was one of the best bowlers of his era before his career came to a halt due to his participation in the spot-fixing controversy.

The Pakistani seamer copped a ban due to the consumption of a drug named Nandrolone, which is prohibited. The drug was found while collecting his urine sample because of which he lost his contract with the franchise consequently. Post the first season; all Pakistan players were barred from participating in the league.

5. Luke Pomersbach

Things took a turn for the worse when a woman accused the Australian of sexually assaulting her and handing a beating to her fiance. Subsequently, he got arrested by the Delhi police.

Australian batsman Luke Pomersbach had been playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2012 and experienced a hot and cold season with them.

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