Date: 18 May 2011 MEDIA RELEASE THE DECISION OF THE IPL DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE COMMISSION, IN RELATION TO A COMPLAINT FILED UNDER THE 2011 IPL OPERATIONAL RULES, REGARDING AN INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AFTER THE IPL MATCH BETWEEN RAJASTHAN ROYALS AND ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE, IN JAIPUR, ON 11 MAY 2011. The hearing was held at BCCI Cricket Centre, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 17 May 2011. The Commission, which comprised Mr. Chirayu Amin (Chairman) and Mr. Ravi Shastri, heard representations from both Mr. Sanjay Dixit, Honorary Secretary of The Rajasthan Cricket Association and a member of the Finance Committee of The Board of Control for Cricket in India, and Mr. Shane Warne, captain of the Rajasthan Royals. The Commission’s statement is as follows: The Commission is conscious of the duty of all parties involved in the Indian Premier League, to uphold the image and reputation of the game of cricket, the BCCI and the League at all relevant times. Any action which is a breach of this duty is to be treated with all necessary severity. It regards the public criticism of Mr. Dixit as being a serious breach by Mr. Warne of his IPL playing contract. However, at the same time, the Commission also recognises that Mr. Warne has apologised to Mr. Dixit, and that the incident occurred just after the Match. In addition, the Commission is cognisant of the contribution to the game of cricket in general, and to the Indian Premier League, which has been made by Mr. Warne. The Commission has decided to impose a fine of US$50,000 upon Mr. Warne. In doing so, the Commission wishes to stress that any future such occurrences committed by Mr. Warne or any other person may result in the imposition of a fine, which may be higher than that imposed in this case, a ban for a number of matches, and/or the deduction of points from the relevant team. IPL