Twitter reactions to scrapping of IPL franchises
The ejection of Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals from the IPL has sparked reactions from consternation to bafflement
ESPNcricinfo staff
10-Oct-2010
The ejection of Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals from the IPL has sparked reactions from consternation to bafflement
Lalit Modi
"The Teams is what makes the IPL. With what Bcci has done today - is something that will only harm the image of the IPL and Bcci"
"They are hell bent on destroying something that we as Indians are proud of - The IPL. So as to satisfy there personal Agendas."
"The status of all teams is the same. They were all approved. There is no ambiguity as far as that is concerned.The action it totally illegal."
Preity Zinta
"Still absorbing the News! After working so hard in the IPL & putting my everything building this team dis is not what I expected! Shocked !"Shane Warne
"What now for the youngsters, I hope bcci come to there senses , fingers crossed !""The royals gave young unknown Indian players a chance and I as captain backed them, and our coaching staff supported them we were a team."
"3 seasons ago royals won the first ever ipl, underdogs come good what a story, it helped give credibility to the competition !!! Now look.."
@TheShilpaShetty hey Shilpa, please keep me posted if you hear anything , such sad news for us and our loyal fans, shattering to all !!!
Shilpa Shetty
"This is 4 all those who want my reaction"Honestly too shocked to react,just disheartened..cause its more than just a team 4 us!Still hav ...""Still havnt recd the termination will react after.Need to kno the basis of this decision"In London nowabout 2 hours ago."
Vijay Mallya
"I wonder if IPL franchisees r serious stakeholders whose investments n participation r respected or r they slaves who only come n play ?""@TheShilpaShetty this is down right ridiculous and raises serious questions on the attitude of the BCCI towards IPL franchisees."