'Judges did what BCCI should have'

Reactions to the landmark verdict by the Lodha committee on corruption in the IPL

14-Jul-2015

The suspension of the owners of the IPL's Chennai and Rajasthan franchises for two years was largely seen as the right step towards cleansing the game.

Penalty may seem harsh on some players but it would be small price to pay to get complete trust of the fans back in the game. #lodhaverdict
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) July 14, 2015

The judges have done what the BCCI should have done long ago. It's a massive decision and positive one https://t.co/6RGNcDez2T
— Sambit Bal (@sambitbal) July 14, 2015

Whole Lodha good for Indian cricket through this verdict.
— Clayton Murzello (@ClaytonMurzello) July 14, 2015

Some looked ahead at what could happen in the days to come.

CSK and RR could survive with a fresh owner. That could be the single window of opportunity for the players here #IPLCleanUP
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) July 14, 2015

BREAKING NEWS: Amazing #IPLauction fun lined up next year! Dhoni, Raina, SteveSmith, Ashwin,Bravo, Sir, Rahane etc! #IPLverdict
—HoldingWilleyCricket (@holdingwilley) July 14, 2015

Some speculated on what the verdict meant for the players and support staff.

Poor Shane Watson not only will he be dropped from the Test team but he's beloved Rajasthan Royals are now suspended from the IPL #Ashes2015
— Gav_Joshi_Aus (@Gampa_cricket) July 14, 2015

Does this open the door for Stephen Fleming to become India coach? #Lodha #CSK #IPLVerdict
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) July 14, 2015

This being Twitter, it didn't take long for the jokes to start.

Srinivasan probably absolutely delighted by the IPL verdict. We all know how much he loves tournaments with fewer teams.
— Pavilion Opinions (@pavilionopinion) July 14, 2015

That mini IPL to replace the CLT20 will actually be the whole season of IPL.... #IPLVerdict
— Innocent Bystander (@InnoBystander) July 14, 2015

Eventually only Delhi will be left in the IPL and it will still come fifth.
— Remember The Tuskers (@sidin) July 14, 2015

OK, so what are the chances of the ICL making a comeback?
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) July 14, 2015

R.I.P. Irony #IPLVerdict #FairPlayAwards pic.twitter.com/8KUTDiq8cC
— The-Lying-Lama (@KyaUkhaadLega) July 14, 2015

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