Life-banned Sudhindra won’t take BCCI to court

By Bipin Dani

MUMBAI (TheSportsNext) August 5, 2012: Nearly one month after being life-banned over his involvement in the spot-fixing, the 28-year-old IPL player, T. P. Sudhindra has decided against taking the Indian cricket board to court.

Speaking exclusively over his mobile from Bhillai, where the Hindupur, (Andhra Pradesh)-born cricketer now resides, said, "No, I am not filing any legal case against the BCCI".

"Yes, I did admit my guilt, but also had planned to take the BCCI to court over the stiff penalties imposed on me, but after discussing the issue with my parents, relatives and friends, I am convinced it is better not to knock the court doors".

This may be the wisest decision as the legal appeal filed against the Indian cricket board by former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin is still pending in the court.

"Instead, I shall be meeting the BCCI officials and request them to reduce penalties", he added.

Sudhindra was caught in a sting operation by a TV channel during IPL 5 along with four other cricketers -- Shalabh Srivastava, Mohnish Mishra, Abhinav Bali and Amit Yadav -- who were also punished with lesser bans.

"I have written a letter to the MPCA and thanked them for the support extended to me during my career", he said.

Interestingly, Sudhindra has a bonafide certificate from  the West Bromwich Dartmouth Cricket Club, where in England, he went to play in the Birmingham & District Premier League. His performance there was impressive.

"We never had any problems with TP Sudhindra when he played for our club.  I never had any complaints about his behaviour he gave 100% when he played.  He was a popular member of the team performing with considerable effort and enthusiasm. It was therefore with great surprise when we heard of the spot fixing allegations", Mick Corcoran, the Cricket chairman of the club said from London during conversation with this scribe.