CSK, RR ban: IPL image is bound to suffer

With a Supreme Court-appointed panel banning two of the most high-profile Indian Premier League 20-20 cricket teams — Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals — from IPL in the betting controversy, the very credibility of the world’s top 20-20 tournament and the gaming format itself is at stake. What next for these two hugely popular teams? And, will this affect the BCCI and IPL’s image?

Rajasthan Royals

Date of Foundation: January 20, 2008
Place: Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Time: Not known
Will RR ever recover from this setback?

• Like CSK, Rajasthan Royals too is reeling under the overwhelming negative influence of transiting planets.
• Although it may not suffer as much as CSK, RR will lose some of its fame and credentials.
• The transit of Rahu and Ketu, post- January 2016 will not be extremely negative for RR. Nonetheless, the period for the next one- and-half years shall be challenging for team..

Will there be any financial implications for team owners of CSK and RR?
Considering the positive effect of Jupiter, Ganesha feels that the owners of the team CSK will not lose out much in the financial realm. But, they will need to be extremely careful and attentive till January 2016. RR might face more financial implications of this ban. Post-January 2016 too, the owners of the team will have to work very hard to manage the dwindling finances with regard to the team.

Chennai Super Kings

Date of Foundation: February 18, 2008
Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Time: Not Known

Will CSK ever recover from this setback?

• CSK will lose its fame, image and popularity. Its future performances will also suffer.
• It seems, though, that the team will be able to improve its relations and may develop new relations, prior to January 2016. Overall, however, it will take time to regain the confidence and love of cricket lovers and the general public, and at the international level.
• The transit of Rahu and Ketu post-January 2016 will make the situation tougher for the team CSK.

After the ban of CSK and RR teams, what is the fate of the high-profile IPL?
Presently IPL is under the influence of major period of Mars and sub-period of Mercury, which will last till September 28, 2015. Considering these planetary alignments, negative influences will outweigh the positive influences of the stars. Due to this, IPL will lose its charm, its image will take a hit, and earnings will dwindle. It will be difficult to regain the confidence and love of cricket fans at the national and international levels. At least for another year, circumstances may not be too comfortable for IPL.