IPL 2020: KKR Bowler Pravin Tambe Disqualified From Tournament; Replacement To Be Announced Soon! 

As cricket fans are patiently waiting for the 13th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, the news of 48-year old leg spinner, Pravin Tambe took everyone by shock. Tambe, who was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the auctions in December 2019, will not be participating in the upcoming cricket season after being disqualified. 

According to The Quint report, Tambe has been found guilty of disregarding BCCI policies; he had participated in a foreign league, without officially announcing his retirement or seeking permission from BCCI.

This news about his disqualification was confirmed by IPL governing council chairman Brijesh Patel, who told Hindustan Times over the phone that “Tambe had initially announced his retirement. But he then came out of his retirement, after which he took part in the Mumbai League. He then went and played in Dubai in T10 League without informing anyone. We have disqualified him from the IPL as he is a current player and he did not take permission from the board."

"We have conveyed the decision to Kolkata Knight Riders and they will be allowed a replacement for the disqualified player,” Patel further added. 

Tambe, was the senior most player to be sold at the auctions in December when KKR bought him for Rs 20 lakh.

Highlighting about his career, Tambe has earlier played 33 IPL matches in four seasons from 2013 and 2016. He has also been part of three different franchises - Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Lions and Sunrisers Hyderabad.