No Kohli for Asia Cup, Bangladesh star banned and more - Cricket News Today, 1st September 2018
Both India and Sri Lanka have announced their respective 16-member squads for the upcoming Asia Cup. With Virat Kohli rested due to workload concerns, Rohit Sharma will captain India. On the other hand, Sri Lanka have recalled experienced pacer Lasith Malinga.
In other news, Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman has received a six-month ban for allegedly threatening a fan on social media. Kerala Cricket Association has suspended five players and fined eight more for rebelling against captain Sachin Baby.
Here are all of today's important developments from the cricket world.
Kerala Cricket Association suspends five players and fines eight more
Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) have suspended five of the state players and imposed fine on eight more for showing dissent against captain Sachin Baby. For their role in a 'signature campaign' against their skipper, the quintet of Raiphi Gomez, Sandeep Warrier, Rohan Prem, Asif K and Mohammed Azharuddeen have been suspended for three matches in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Aside from the above-mentioned quintet, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Mohan, Akshay KC, Fabid Farook Ahmed, Nidheesh M D, Salman Nizar, Sijomon Joseph and VA Jagadeesh are the other eight players who received fines of three match fees.
KCA Secretary Sreejith Nair stated, "There was a deliberate intention to defame the captain as well as KCA. Hence, it was unanimously decided to impose a suspension on five and fines upon eight others for their misconduct."