Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals' CEO Raghu Iyer said the arrest of three of its cricketers for alleged role in spot-fixing in the ongoing IPL has caused "immense distress" to everyone associated with the franchise. "All of the Rajasthan Royal owners, management, captain, coach and players and staff are shocked and disappointed at the entire situation which has caused immense distress to us all," Iyer said in a statement.
Errant Indian pacer Sreesanth and two other bowlers from Rajasthan Royals team were arrested in a post-midnight operation in Mumbai yesterday by Delhi Police for spot-fixing IPL matches for payments of up to Rs 60 lakhs just for giving away pre-determined number of runs in an over. A special cell of the Delhi police arrested Sreesanth and his teammates -- Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan -- for indulging in spot-fixing in at least three IPL matches as per arrangements with bookies who have underworld connections abroad.
"RR has launched a comprehensive internal investigation, and will make all information available to the authorities to assist with any on-going inquiries "RR is closely coordinating with the BCCI and the IPL Governing Council to take whatever steps may be necessary in the current situation," Iyer said. He further stated: "RR has noted statements which have been made today, including by Ajit Chandila's lawyer, Mr.
Rakesh Kumar, suggesting that it was made aware of such matters: these are completely unfounded and are totally refuted. RR will take legal action in the event that such
10:26 PM, May 17, 2013
New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Friday said it has no reasons to interrogate cricketer Rahul Dravid or Rajasthan Royals owners Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty in connection with the spot-fixing case in which three players were arrested. "Delhi Police has no reasons to invite them to join investigation of the spot fixing case," Delhi Police spokesperson Rajan Bhagat said. He said the reports that police may interrogate Shilpa Shetty...
08:05 PM, May 17, 2013
New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals co-owners Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra Thursday said they were in shock after three of their franchise players were arrested on the charges of spot-fixing. "RR is a team that Fights with integrity, Rahul being a front runner. Sad this has happened so close to the Playoffs. This too shall pass," Shilpa Shetty said on the social networking site Twitter. "We @# RR in shock with...
01:56 PM, May 16, 2013
Mumbai: The makers of Akshay Kumar-Shilpa Shetty starrer 'Dhadkan' are planning a sequel to the romantic blockbuster. The 2000 romantic drama, directed by Dharmesh Darshan dealt with the love triangle between Akshay, Shilpa and Sunil Shetty. The film was produced by Ratan Jain of Venus. "A lot of people have been constantly asking me about our plans of making 'Dhadkan 2'. I am happy to announce that we plan to...
12:33 PM, May 16, 2013
Actress Shilpa Shetty was spotted at the Mumbai airport recently with her husband Raj Kundra and son Viaan. The mother-son duo were sporting their team- Rajasthan Royal's colour. Both were dressed in blue t-shirts and jeans and made a for happy two-some. Viaan who has recently got a haircut looked happy perched on his mothers lap as his proud mother beamed at him. The Kundras were returning from an IPL...
10:21 AM, May 14, 2013
Rajasthan Royals owner Shilpa Shetty and Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni's wife Sakshi hang out together during an IPL 6 match in Jaipur. ...
09:36 AM, May 13, 2013
This one should be framed. 11 months old Viaan Kundra posed with his mother, actress Shilpa Shetty for the cover of 'Hello' magazine. The mother-son duo wore white and looked like a happy pair. Shilpa, after losing 20 kgs, looked gorgeous in a white top and pants while Viaan wore a white blazer and blue jeans. ...
01:02 PM, Apr 30, 2013
New Delhi: The finale of dance reality show 'Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati' saw both the teams lifting the winners trophy thus ending the three-week competition in a tie. Gurmeet Chaudhary walked away with the best performer of the series prize comprising Rs 50,000 and a gift hamper. The finale saw some of the best performances by participants like Parag Tyagi, Shefali Zariwala and Kunwar Amarjeet Singh, who wowed the...
12:34 PM, Apr 22, 2013
Rajasthan Royals owner Shilpa Shetty was spotted with her son and sister Shamita Shetty during a match of the Pepsi Indian Premier League between the Rajasthan Royals and the Kolkata Knight Riders held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on April 8, 2013. The photos are from BCCI. ...
01:37 PM, Apr 09, 2013
New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals co-owner Shilpa Shetty celebrates her team's victory over Delhi Daredevils during the IPL6 match. She is seen with her sister Shamita Shetty and husband Raj Kundra. ...
11:04 AM, Apr 07, 2013
Shilpa Shetty tweeted that she has lost almost 20 kgs. She was wearing an Anand Kabra design with Anmol jewels. "Love the cut and the jadau clip in my hair," the stunning Shetty, who was on the sets of Nach Baliye, said. ...
10:34 AM, Apr 05, 2013
Rajasthan Royals owner Shilpa Shetty unveiled the 'RR Fan Wear Collection' in Jaipur. ...
11:46 AM, Apr 02, 2013
The actress who was known for perfectly toned body seemed to have lost lot of weight post the birth of her son Viaan. ...
12:24 PM, Mar 29, 2013
Mahhi Vij, who won the fifth season of TV reality dance show 'Nach Baliye 5' with Jay Bhanushali, says they "deserved" the title because of the weeks of hard work they had put in. ...
01:50 PM, Mar 24, 2013
