Former Indian pacer S Sreesanth has received a legal notice from the Legends League Cricket (LLC) commissioner after his public altercation with Gautam Gambhir during an LLC 2023 tournament match.
The on-field spat between Gambhir and Sreesanth during the LLC Season 2 Eliminator match escalated, prompting umpire intervention. Subsequently, Sreesanth took to Instagram, accusing Gambhir of using disrespectful language and insinuating the 'fixer' tag, alluding to the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.
The legal notice highlighted Sreesanth's contract breach during the tournament, demanding the removal of the critical videos for further discussions to proceed within the league's parameters.
LLC addressed the incident, announcing an internal inquiry into the breach of the code of conduct involving the former teammates. The league emphasized its commitment to fair play and stated its intention to let the Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ASCU) and the Code of Conduct & Ethics Committee handle the investigation and subsequent actions.
While acknowledging the unfortunate distraction caused by the incident, LLC emphasized its focus on the tournament and pledged to allow the concerned committees to manage the investigation into the conduct violations, affirming the league's dedication to maintaining its integrity and ethical standards.
Key Points:
1. S Sreesanth, former Indian pacer, received a legal notice from the Legends League Cricket (LLC) commissioner following his public criticism of Gautam Gambhir after an on-field altercation during an LLC 2023 tournament match between Indian Capitals and Gujarat Giants.
2. The heated exchange between Gambhir and Sreesanth during the LLC Season 2 Eliminator match led to umpires intervening to maintain order.
3. Sreesanth went live on Instagram the next day, accusing Gambhir of using disrespectful language and insinuating him as a 'fixer,' referring to the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.
4. The legal notice accused Sreesanth of violating his contract by criticizing a player while participating in the T20 tournament.
5. Talks with Sreesanth will reportedly commence only after he removes the videos criticizing Gambhir, aligning with the league's standards.
6. LLC announced an internal investigation into the code of conduct breach involving Gambhir and Sreesanth, aiming to address the situation that garnered attention in the cricketing world.
7. The league emphasized the importance of upholding its Code of Conduct & Ethics Committee rules, expressing disappointment that the incident overshadowed an otherwise thrilling season featuring legendary players.
8. LLC clarified its commitment to maintaining focus on the league while delegating the handling of the investigation and necessary actions to the ASCU and Code of Conduct & Ethics Committee.
9. The league aims to prioritize the ongoing matches and the participation of national and international legends, redirecting attention to the cricketing excitement.
10. LLC remains dedicated to upholding integrity and discipline within the league, ensuring that violations of the code of conduct, both on-field and through social media, are appropriately addressed.
(With Agency Inputs)
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