Cricket IPL IPL Tainted Smith, Warner banned from IPL Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the two franchises affected by the decision, will be allowed to seek replacements. Team Sportstar 28 March, 2018 14:54 IST Australia captain Steve Smith has been banned from playing the IPL. - Getty Images Team Sportstar 28 March, 2018 14:54 IST Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council chairman Rajiv Shukla on Wednesday said, Steve Smith and David Warner, will not be allowed to take part in this year's IPL.READ: Smith, Warner banned for one year, Bancroft for nine months"Cricket Australia (CA), following its investigation into the ball-tampering episode, has decided to ban Smith and Warner and we're following the same," he said.Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the two franchises affected by the decision, will be allowed to seek replacements.Meanwhile, reports suggest the two Australian cricketers -including Cameron Bancroft - involved in the incident can still play grade cricket, ergo they can play the IPL since it qualifies under the same category.ALSO READ: Warner steps down as SRH captainHowever, the BCCI has put its foot down. “I am yet to see what exactly CA has said, but I am told they have been banned. If that be so, then these two will not be allowed to play the IPL, full stop,” BCCI’s acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary told Sporstar. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address. Dugout videos
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