Histrionics on the field

Celebrities come into the news for various reasons. Harbhajan Singh, has on innumerable occasions courted controversy over his violent behaviour, on field.

This time the incident was clear as daylight. In front of a multitude of an audience and players of both sides he slapped and punched Sreesanth.

Players may have their difference of opinion but they cannot take to the streets. They have to curb their animal instincts.

Differences can be resolved amicably. Infringement of this code of conduct by the cricket players concerned have brought to attention the law of the land.

Harbhajan Singh has rightly been subject to penalty. In this case a ban on playing for the remainder of the IPL matches. The law should rightly take its' course.

The players should keep the dignity of the game intact. Cricket has been considered for many years, a gentlemanly game.

Money, tough competition, auctions, endorsement contracts have changed the attitude of sportspersons over the years. They have developed a mercenary attitude. But they should not allow themselves to cross the bounds.